Is Extreme Dark Truffles With Cocoa Nibs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolates
This page reviews Extreme Dark Truffles With Cocoa Nibs by Seattle Chocolates 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: Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate and cocoa nibs, but also contains non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of soya lecithin and acacia gum indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
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
- Dark chocolate provides a rich flavor profile and contains cocoa solids, which are generally considered beneficial.
- Cocoa nibs add texture and a concentrated chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall experience.
Concerns
- Non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
- Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate is a blend of chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter, providing a rich flavor but also indicating some processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This oil is a processed fat that can raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content, impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Cocoa Nibs safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Nibs is used here as base. Cocoa nibs are roasted cocoa beans that provide a crunchy texture and intense chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa nibs (roasted cocoa nuts, dark chocolate [cane sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla], acacia gum)
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as thickener. Acacia gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but may indicate some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: acacia gum
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: 3325566
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Allergens detected: soy
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