Is Seattle Chocolates Assorted Chocolate Truffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolate Company
This page reviews Seattle Chocolates Assorted Chocolate Truffles by Seattle Chocolate Company as a dessert. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes dark chocolate and milk chocolate, both containing cane sugar and cocoa butter. However, the presence of non-hydrogenated coconut oil and glazed peanuts raises some concerns about processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes dark chocolate and milk chocolate, both containing cane sugar and cocoa butter. However, the presence of non-hydrogenated coconut oil and glazed peanuts raises some concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, contributing to the overall sugar content and raising health concerns.
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 is made from cocoa liquor and cocoa butter.
- Includes natural vanilla, enhancing the overall taste profile without artificial flavors.
- Uses non-hydrogenated coconut oil, which is a better alternative to hydrogenated oils.
- Glazed peanuts add a crunchy texture and flavor, sourced from non-GMO corn syrup.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, contributing to the overall sugar content and raising health concerns.
- Natural flavor is included, which can be vague and may involve synthetic processing.
- The presence of rice syrup in natural toffee indicates additional processed sugars.
- Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is derived from soy and may raise concerns for some 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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 primary ingredient providing flavor and richness. It contains sugar and cocoa components, which are processed but offer some benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess, but its sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk, chocolate liquor, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Natural Toffee safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Toffee is used here as base. Natural toffee provides a sweet, buttery flavor but contains processed sugars like cane sugar and rice syrup.
Role in formula: base
Original: natural toffee (cane sugar, butter, rice syrup, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, salt, soya lecithin, natural flavor)
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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, providing texture without trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated coconut oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Glazed Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glazed Peanuts is used here as base. Glazed peanuts add crunch and flavor but are coated with corn syrup and sugar, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: glazed peanuts (peanuts, non-gmo corn syrup, rice bran oil, cane sugar, salt)
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Is Cocoa Nibs safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Nibs is used here as base. Cocoa nibs provide a rich chocolate flavor and are minimally processed, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa nibs (roasted cocoa nibs, dark chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavor)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively without health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sea salt
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: 3325549
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk
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