Is Dark Chocolate Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cumberland Farms Dairy
This page reviews Dark Chocolate Bar by Cumberland Farms Dairy as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and chocolate liquor, which are common in chocolate products. However, the presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier raises some concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains chocolate liquor, providing a rich flavor characteristic of dark chocolate.
- Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the smooth texture of the chocolate.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, indicates some level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the chocolate, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Chocolate Liquor safe in this dessert?
Good
Chocolate Liquor is used here as base. Chocolate liquor is made from ground cocoa beans and provides the essential chocolate flavor and richness in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHOCOLATE LIQUOR
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Is Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali is used here as base. This ingredient is treated with alkali to reduce acidity, which can alter flavor and color, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
Read the full ingredient profile for Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOA BUTTER
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat adds creaminess and richness to the chocolate but is a dairy-derived fat that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTERFAT
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture and prevent separation, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Vanilla safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla is used here as flavor. Vanilla is a natural flavoring that enhances the overall taste profile of the chocolate, contributing to its aromatic qualities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: VANILLA
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3212728
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Allergens detected: soy
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