Is Seattle Chocolates Assorted Chocolate Truffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolates
This page reviews Seattle Chocolates Assorted Chocolate Truffles by Seattle Chocolates 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 both milk and dark chocolate, with ingredients like soya lecithin and natural flavors. The presence of palm kernel oil raises concerns about quality and sourcing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes both milk and dark chocolate, with ingredients like soya lecithin and natural flavors. The presence of palm kernel oil raises concerns about quality and sourcing.
Main concern
Palm kernel oil is present, which is often associated with environmental concerns regarding palm oil production.
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 natural flavors and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans, indicating a focus on quality ingredients.
- Includes roasted almonds, providing a source of healthy fats and texture, enhancing the overall product experience.
Concerns
- Palm kernel oil is present, which is often associated with environmental concerns regarding palm oil production.
- Soya lecithin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those avoiding soy or processed additives.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate made with cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and milk. Its sugar content raises concerns about sweetness levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk, chocolate liquor, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as base. Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar than milk chocolate, providing a richer flavor but still includes sugar.
Role in formula: base
Original: dark chocolate (chocolate liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for its texture and mouthfeel. Non-hydrogenated versions are preferable as they avoid trans fats, but sourcing can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated coconut oil and/or palm kernel oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
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Is Natural Toffee safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Toffee is used here as base. Natural toffee adds sweetness and texture, but its sugar content contributes to overall sweetness, which may not suit all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: natural toffee (sugar, butter, corn syrup, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, salt, soya lecithin, natural flavor)
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds provide healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile and adding crunch to the truffles.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted almonds
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Is Turkish Ground Decaffeinated Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Turkish Ground Decaffeinated Coffee is used here as flavor. Decaffeinated coffee adds a unique flavor profile without the caffeine, appealing to those who enjoy coffee taste without stimulation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: turkish ground decaffeinated coffee
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to a more complex taste experience in the truffles.
Role in formula: flavor
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: 3325545
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Allergens detected: almond , milk
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