Is Oat Milk + Rice Crisp 55% Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Endangered Species Chocolate
This page reviews Oat Milk + Rice Crisp 55% Dark Chocolate by Endangered Species Chocolate as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Cane Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This chocolate contains chocolate liquor and cane sugar, which are common in dark chocolate but raise concerns about sugar content. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, which is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises 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 some dietary fiber and nutrients.
- Uses organic crisp brown rice, which is a whole grain and adds texture.
- Chocolate liquor is a primary ingredient, contributing to the rich flavor.
- Vanilla enhances the overall taste profile of the chocolate.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar content.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not be preferred by all consumers.
- Cocoa butter, while natural, is still a fat that contributes to the overall calorie density.
- The presence of multiple processed ingredients indicates a less clean composition.
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 Chocolate Liquor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate Liquor is used here as base. Chocolate liquor is made from ground cocoa beans and provides the primary chocolate flavor. It is a natural ingredient but is high in fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: chocolate liquor
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content of the chocolate, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture. While natural, it adds to the calorie density of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Whole Grain Oats safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Grain Oats is used here as base. Whole grain oats are a source of dietary fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole grain oats
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture. While it is derived from soy, it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all 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 taste of the chocolate, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla
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Is Organic Crisp Brown Rice safe in this dessert?
Good
Organic Crisp Brown Rice is used here as base. Organic crisp brown rice adds texture and is a whole grain, providing some nutritional benefits and contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: organic crisp brown rice
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Crisp Brown Rice
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: 2434183
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Allergens detected: soy
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