Is Seattle Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolate Company
This page reviews Seattle Chocolate 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.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate with ingredients like cane sugar and soya lecithin, which are common in processed chocolates. Dried strawberries add natural fruit but also contain added sugars and preservatives. The presence of natural flavor raises concerns about the lack of transparency regarding its source, impacting the overall quality assessment.
Main concern
Natural flavor lacks transparency, raising questions about its composition.
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 with cocoa butter, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Dried strawberries contribute natural fruit elements to the chocolate.
- Non-hydrogenated coconut oil is a healthier fat option compared to hydrogenated alternatives.
- Vegan certification indicates no animal-derived ingredients.
Concerns
- Natural flavor lacks transparency, raising questions about its composition.
- Contains cane sugar, which is a refined sweetener with potential health concerns.
- Soya lecithin is a processed emulsifier that may not appeal to all consumers.
- Presence of preservatives like ascorbic acid indicates a processed product.
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, and cocoa butter, providing a rich flavor. However, the inclusion of soya lecithin as an emulsifier raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: dark chocolate (chocolate liquor*, cane sugar, cocoa butter*, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Dried Strawberries safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dried Strawberries is used here as flavor. Dried strawberries add natural fruit flavor but also contain added cane sugar and preservatives like ascorbic acid, which may affect the overall healthiness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried strawberries (strawberries, cane sugar, rice flour, sunflower oil, ascorbic acid)
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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 healthier fat option that contributes to the texture of the chocolate without the risks associated with hydrogenated oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated coconut oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various substances, raising concerns about transparency and potential allergens in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 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: 2354345
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Allergens detected: soya , coconut
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