Is Rainier Cherry, Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolate Company
This page reviews Rainier Cherry, 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 glazed pecans, but also contains cane sugar and non-gmo corn syrup, raising concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate and glazed pecans, but also contains cane sugar and non-gmo corn syrup, raising concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients.
Main concern
Cane sugar is present in multiple ingredients, indicating 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 dark chocolate, which provides a rich flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Includes dried cherries, adding natural fruit flavor and some nutritional value.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is present in multiple ingredients, indicating high sugar content.
- Non-gmo corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises quality concerns.
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, cocoa butter, and sugar, providing flavor but also contributing to sugar content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor*, cane sugar, cocoa butter*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Glazed Pecans safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazed Pecans is used here as base. Glazed pecans are sweetened with cane sugar and corn syrup, which adds sweetness but also processed sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: glazed pecans (pecans, cane sugar, water, non-gmo corn syrup, salt)
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Is Dried Cherries safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Cherries is used here as base. Dried cherries are sweetened with cane sugar and preserved with sunflower oil, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried cherries (cherries, cane sugar, sunflower oil)
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Is Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Good
Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as base. Non-hydrogenated coconut oil is a natural fat that can enhance texture without trans fats, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated coconut oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated 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: 3325539
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Allergens detected: pecan
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