Is Seattle Chocolates Milk Chocolate Bar Campers' S'Mores Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolate Company
Seattle Chocolates Milk Chocolate Bar Campers' S'Mores is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Seattle Chocolate Company. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Carrageenan affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains milk chocolate and graham biscotti, but includes carrageenan, a synthetic thickener, raising quality concerns. The presence of refined sugars also contributes to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about potential digestive issues.
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
- Milk chocolate contains cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Graham biscotti includes enriched wheat flour, contributing to texture and taste.
- Natural vanilla enhances the overall flavor of the chocolate and marshmallows.
- The combination of ingredients creates a nostalgic s'mores experience.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about potential digestive issues.
- Refined sugars in both chocolate and graham biscotti may contribute to health concerns.
- The presence of soya lecithin, while common, is a processed ingredient.
- Marshmallows contain tapioca syrup, which is a refined sugar, adding to the overall sugar content.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener used in chocolate and graham biscotti, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, providing a smooth texture and rich flavor in chocolate.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa butter*
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Is Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk adds creaminess and flavor to the chocolate, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Chocolate Liquor safe in this dessert?
Good
Chocolate Liquor is used here as base. Chocolate liquor is made from ground cocoa beans, providing the essential chocolate flavor in the bar.
Role in formula: base
Original: chocolate liquor*
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used to stabilize the chocolate mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soya lecithin
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Is Natural Vanilla safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla enhances the flavor profile of the chocolate, contributing to its overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural vanilla
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure to the graham biscotti but may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the sweetness of the graham biscotti, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor to the graham biscotti, but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Eggs safe in this dessert?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture to the graham biscotti, enhancing its texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Baking Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening agent. Baking powder is used to leaven the graham biscotti, but contains synthetic components that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate]
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin and processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the graham biscotti, contributing to overall taste balance.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a refined sweetener used in marshmallows, contributing to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: tapioca syrup
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used for texture in marshmallows but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture in marshmallows, similar to tapioca starch, and is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potato starch
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a basic ingredient in marshmallows, providing moisture and aiding in texture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: carrageenan
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Is Soya Protein safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soya Protein is used here as stabilizer. Soya protein is used for texture in marshmallows but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: soya protein
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the taste of marshmallows, contributing positively to flavor quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural vanilla 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: 3325555
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk , egg
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