Is Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Seattle Chocolate Company

This page reviews Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar by Seattle Chocolate Company as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes dark chocolate and peanut butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like cane sugar and natural flavors, raising quality concerns.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes dark chocolate and peanut butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like cane sugar and natural flavors, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.

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 dark chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and is a popular choice among chocolate lovers.
  • Includes peanut butter, offering a source of flavor and texture that enhances the overall experience.

Concerns

  • Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
  • Natural flavor is a vague term that can include various processed components, which may affect quality.

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.

  • Is White Chocolate safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    White Chocolate is used here as base. White chocolate is a sweet base made from cocoa butter and sugar, providing a creamy texture but raises concerns due to high sugar content.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: White chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)

    Read the full ingredient profile for White Chocolate

  • Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate adds depth and richness to the bar, but its sugar content can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: dark chocolate (chocolate liquor*, cane sugar, cocoa butter*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Dark Chocolate

  • Is Peanut Butter safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Peanut Butter is used here as base. Peanut butter is a natural ingredient that contributes healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the bar.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: peanut butter (roasted peanuts, salt)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Peanut Butter

  • Is Strawberry Jellies safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Strawberry Jellies is used here as flavor. Strawberry jellies provide fruity flavor and texture but contain added sugars and pectin, which may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: strawberry jellies (strawberry, plum, apple, apple juice, baobab powder, black carrot juice, citrus pectin, strawberry puree, rice flour, coconut oil)

  • Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that enhances the chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: cocoa powder

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Powder

  • Is Salt safe in this dessert?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?

    Medium

    Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor can vary widely in composition and may include processed components, raising some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: natural flavor

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavor

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: 3325569

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Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

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We detected: peanut. 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.
This product is flagged for: Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar consumption.; Natural flavor is a vague term that can include various processed components, which may affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: peanut butter, cocoa powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Seattle Chocolate Company — Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar 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.
The composition includes dark chocolate and peanut butter, but also contains several processed ingredients like cane sugar and natural flavors, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains dark chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and is a popular choice among chocolate lovers.; Includes peanut butter, offering a source of flavor and texture that enhances the overall experience.. See the Pros section above.

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