Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisp Gems, 5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot these 5 oz Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisp Gems in the snack or candy aisle or by checkout—often grabbed for a movie night, a quick road-trip treat, or a lunchbox pick-me-up. They give an indulgent-but-healthy vibe: dark chocolate and puffed quinoa offer a crunchy, airy texture while branding leans toward a 'better-for-you' candy. The ingredient list (added sugars, tapioca syrup, gum acacia, carnauba wax, colored extracts) and the manufactured quinoa crisps point to industrial processing and formulations designed for texture, stability, and shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
DARK, CHOCOLATE, (CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, CANE, SUGAR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, VANILLA), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, QUINOA, CRISP, GUM, ACACIA, COLORED, WITH, (BEET, JUICE,, SPIRULINA, EXTRACT), ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SYRUP, CARNAUBA, WAX..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •beet juice - Artificial coloring
- •spirulina extract - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (tapioca syrup, gum acacia, carnauba wax), added sugars, processed chocolate, and manufactured quinoa crisps indicate substantial industrial formulation and processing consistent with NOVA 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisp Gems, 5 OZ
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These gems have organic ingredients and are gluten-free, which is great if you're avoiding gluten. They do pack a sugary punch with 15 grams of total sugars per serving, so they’re more of an indulgent treat than a health food. It’s all about balance!