Ghirardelli Chocolate Dark & sea salt caramel chocolate squares

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains TBHQEWG: avoid
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat, salt (−1.5).

Ingredients (19)

• 3SugarHighly refined; major contributor to added sugars in diet.
• 8Unsweetened chocolateMinimal processing; contains beneficial polyphenols.
• 2Corn SyrupHigh-fructose added sweetener; linked to metabolic concerns.
• 4Sweetened condensed milkProcessed dairy with added sugar, high calorie density, minimal nutrients
• 8Pasteurized milkNatural dairy source of protein, calcium, and vitamins; minimally processed
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, acceptable.
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat; environmental and health concerns.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; no processing concerns.
• 8Milk fatNatural dairy fat; acceptable in moderation.
• 8Butter creamNatural dairy product, minimally processed, good fat source
• 6SaltCommon ingredient; moderate sodium content in product per label.
• 5Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 6Soy lecithinNatural emulsifier derived from soy; minimally processed, generally safe
• 5Disodium phosphateFood additive; safe in regulated amounts but minimal nutritional value
• 6SorbitolSugar alcohol sweetener; acceptable, may cause digestive upset.
• 6Potassium sorbateChemical preservative; safe at approved levels.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavoring; generally safe in food quantities
• 2TBHQSynthetic preservative; associated with potential toxicity concerns at high doses
• 8VanillaNatural flavoring from vanilla bean pods, minimal processing, no additives

Allergens

Contains: milk, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.