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Is Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kind

Kind's Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Kernel Oil, Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains several processed ingredients like palm kernel oil and cane sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavor and soy lecithin also indicates a degree of processing.

Main concern

Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health.

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 almonds and peanuts, which provide healthy fats and protein.
  • Includes chicory root fiber, a source of dietary fiber that can aid digestion.
  • Uses honey as a natural sweetener, offering a less processed alternative to refined sugars.
  • Dark chocolate provides antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall composition.

Concerns

  • Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health.
  • Cane sugar and glucose syrup are refined sugars that can contribute to unhealthy dietary habits.
  • Natural flavor is vague and may indicate the presence of synthetic additives.
  • Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, can be derived from genetically modified sources.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4113694

More from this brand: Kind products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Kind — Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Kind — Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: peanut, tree_nut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains almonds and peanuts, which provide healthy fats and protein.; Includes chicory root fiber, a source of dietary fiber that can aid digestion.; Uses honey as a natural sweetener, offering a less processed alternative to refined sugars.. See the Pros section above.
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Kind — Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kind products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The product contains several processed ingredients like palm kernel oil and cane sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavor and soy lecithin also indicates a degree of processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health.; Cane sugar and glucose syrup are refined sugars that can contribute to unhealthy dietary habits.; Natural flavor is vague and may indicate the presence of synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Kind — Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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