Milk Chocolate S'mores
by Long Grove Confectionery
This confection is a heavily processed dessert loaded with trans fats, artificial additives, and inflammatory oils. The presence of partially hydrogenated oils and multiple synthetic preservatives makes this a poor choice for regular consumption.
- MILK CHOCOLATE – controversial · Contains beneficial cocoa compounds but also high sugar content and processed dairy
- SUGAR – controversial · Refined sugar contributes to blood sugar spikes and inflammation when consumed in large quantities
- WHOLE MILK – safe · Natural dairy ingredient providing protein and fat, though processing may reduce nutritional value
- COCOA BUTTER – beneficial · Natural fat from cacao beans with stable fatty acid profile and antioxidant properties
- CHOCOLATE LIQUOR – beneficial · Pure cocoa mass containing beneficial flavonoids and antioxidants
- SOY LECITHIN – safe · Common emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe in small amounts
- VANILLA – safe · Natural flavoring agent with no significant health concerns
- GRAHAM CRACKER – controversial · Processed wheat product with added sugars and inflammatory oils
- WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR – safe · Whole grain flour retaining fiber and nutrients
- ENRICHED FLOUR – controversial · Refined wheat flour with synthetic vitamins added back after processing removes natural nutrients
- WHEAT FLOUR – safe · Basic grain ingredient, though refined processing reduces nutritional value
- NIACIN – safe · Vitamin B3 added for fortification
- REDUCED IRON – safe · Iron fortification for nutritional enhancement
- THIAMIN MONONITRATE – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B1 for fortification
- RIBOFLAVIN – safe · Vitamin B2 for nutritional fortification
- FOLIC ACID – safe · Synthetic form of folate for fortification
- VEGETABLE OIL – dangerous · Includes partially hydrogenated oils containing trans fats linked to heart disease and inflammation
- COTTONSEED OIL – controversial · Industrial seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that promotes inflammation
- PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL – dangerous · Contains trans fats which are strongly linked to heart disease, stroke, and metabolic dysfunction
- TBHQ – controversial · Synthetic preservative that may cause hyperactivity and has shown carcinogenic effects in animal studies
- CORN SYRUP – controversial · High-glycemic sweetener that spikes blood sugar and may contribute to insulin resistance
- MOLASSES – safe · Natural sweetener retaining some minerals from sugar processing
- CALCIUM CARBONATE – safe · Calcium supplement and anti-caking agent
- BAKING SODA – safe · Sodium bicarbonate used as leavening agent
- SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE – safe · Leavening acid generally recognized as safe
- MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE – safe · Leavening agent and calcium source
- SALT – safe · Natural flavor enhancer in moderate amounts
- ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR – controversial · Synthetic flavoring compounds of unknown long-term health effects
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE – safe · Vitamin A fortification
- BHT – controversial · Synthetic preservative linked to potential carcinogenic effects and hormone disruption
- MARSHMALLOW – controversial · High-sugar confection with multiple artificial ingredients
- FRUCTOSE – controversial · Simple sugar that bypasses normal satiety signals and may contribute to fatty liver disease
- INVERT SUGAR – controversial · Processed sugar that rapidly raises blood glucose levels
- WATER – safe · Natural ingredient for hydration and texture
- GLYCERIN – safe · Sugar alcohol used for moisture retention, generally safe
- GELATIN – safe · Animal-derived protein used for gelling properties
- WHITE COATING – controversial · Processed coating containing hydrogenated oils and artificial ingredients
- PALM KERNEL OIL – controversial · Highly saturated tropical oil that may contribute to inflammation
- HYDROGENATED PALM OIL – dangerous · Hydrogenated oil containing trans fats linked to cardiovascular disease
- WHEY POWDER – safe · Dairy protein powder, generally safe for most people
- NONFAT DRY MILK – safe · Processed milk powder retaining protein content
- SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE – safe · Emulsifier generally recognized as safe
- POLYSORBATE 60 – safe · Synthetic emulsifier generally recognized as safe in food applications
- VANILLIN – safe · Synthetic vanilla flavoring generally recognized as safe
Contains some beneficial cocoa compounds
Small batch artisanal brand
Contains trans fats
Multiple artificial preservatives
Ultra-processed formulation
High inflammation potential
Poor metabolic impact
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Milk Chocolate S'mores was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: Sweeteners