Is Oat Milk Mixed Berries + Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Endangered Species Chocolate
Oat Milk Mixed Berries + Dark Chocolate is a snack from Endangered Species Chocolate. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains chocolate liquor and cane sugar, which are processed ingredients. The presence of soy lecithin and coconut oil raises moderate concerns about additives and processing methods.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains chocolate liquor and cane sugar, which are processed ingredients. The presence of soy lecithin and coconut oil raises moderate concerns about additives and processing methods.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, raising concerns about high sugar content.
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 whole grain oats, providing a source of fiber and nutrients.
- Infused dried blueberries and raspberries add natural fruit flavors.
- Coconut oil is a natural fat that can enhance texture and flavor.
- Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving product consistency.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, raising concerns about high sugar content.
- Chocolate liquor and cocoa butter are processed ingredients with potential additives.
- Contains soy, which may be an allergen for some consumers.
- Produced on equipment that processes milk, peanuts, and tree nuts, posing cross-contamination risks.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Chocolate Liquor safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate Liquor is used here as base. Chocolate liquor is a processed ingredient derived from cocoa beans, providing flavor but raising concerns about processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, CANE SUGAR COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CANE SUGAR
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a fat derived from cocoa beans, used for texture and mouthfeel, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOA BUTTER
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Is Whole Grain Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Oats is used here as base. Whole grain oats provide dietary fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE GRAIN OATS
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but it is a processed additive that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Vanilla safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla is used here as flavor. Vanilla is a natural flavoring that enhances the overall taste of the product without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: VANILLA
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Is Infused Dried Blueberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Infused Dried Blueberries is used here as flavor. Infused dried blueberries add natural fruit flavor but contain cane sugar, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: INFUSED DRIED BLUEBERRIES (CANE SUGAR, BLUEBERRIES SUNFLOWER OIL)
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Is Dried Raspberries safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Raspberries is used here as flavor. Dried raspberries provide natural flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED RASPBERRIES
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor but is high in saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCONUT OIL
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: 2434185
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Allergens detected: soy
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