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The Whole Truth

Almond Raisin Dark Cocoa Bar

Name: Almond Raisin Dark Cocoa Bar
Brand: The Whole Truth

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 3no added sugarno artificial additiveshigh fibreclean labelno preservativeswhole food ingredientslactose-freegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

10 g

Pack

80 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906143890497

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Cleared · 4 ingredients shown

Cleared4 of 4 ingredients

cocoa (cocoa nibs 34%, cocoa butter 13%)Cleared

date powderCleared

roasted almondsCleared

golden raisinsCleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

10/14

claims fully supported

“No refined sugar”true

Added sugars per label are 0.0 g; sweetener is date powder (38%), a whole-food ingredient. No cane sugar, corn syrup, or refined sugar appears in the ingredient list.

“No sugar substitutes”true

No sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, or stevia-type substances appear in the ingredient list or nutrition panel.

“No artificial flavours”true

Ingredient list contains only cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, date powder, almonds, and golden raisins — no artificial or nature-identical flavouring agents declared.

“No hydrogenated fats”true

Trans fat is 0.0 g per serving and no hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil appears in the ingredient list.

“No half truths”unverified

Aspirational brand positioning claim — not a verifiable factual assertion about ingredients or nutrition.

“No hidden * marks either”unverified

Aspirational transparency claim — not a verifiable factual assertion about ingredients or nutrition.

“Sweetened with Dates”true

Date powder is listed as 38% of the product by weight and is the sole sweetening ingredient; added sugars confirmed at 0.0 g.

“Clean Label”true

Four ingredients, all whole or minimally processed real foods, zero E-numbers, zero additives — fully consistent with clean-label standards.

“#nothingtohide”unverified

Hashtag marketing slogan — not a independently verifiable factual claim.

“From bean. To bar. With love.”unverified

Brand storytelling slogan — not a verifiable factual claim.

“47% Cocoa”true

Ingredient list explicitly declares cocoa (cocoa nibs 34%, cocoa butter 13%) = 47% total cocoa fraction, consistent with the claim.

“38% Dates”true

Date powder is declared at 38% by weight in the ingredient list.

“15% Almonds & Raisins”true

Roasted almonds (9%) + golden raisins (6%) = 15%, exactly matching the claim.

“That's it.”true

The ingredient list contains exactly four items (cocoa, date powder, almonds, golden raisins) with no additional ingredients or additives declared.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Only four real-food ingredients — genuinely clean label
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
No refined or added sugar; sweetened solely by dates
Zero trans fat confirmed
Good dietary fibre: 8.2 g per 100 g
Rich in cocoa flavanols from 47% cocoa content

Working against

High total sugar: 32.7 g/100 g (all natural, still significant)
High saturated fat: 19 g/100 g from cocoa butter
Calorie-dense: 548 kcal/100 g — easy to over-consume
Golden raisins may carry residual sulfur dioxide — risk for sulfite-sensitive individuals
Contains theobromine and caffeine from cocoa nibs — unsuitable for infants
High potassium from dates and raisins warrants caution in kidney disease

Who should approach with care

Infants — Cocoa nibs and cocoa butter introduce theobromine and caffeine that infants cannot safely metabolize; golden raisins and almonds also present choking hazards and are not recommended for children under 12 months.

Children — Children are more sensitive to caffeine and theobromine per unit body weight from cocoa nibs, and EU cadmium limits for cocoa products are stricter for younger consumers.

Pregnancy — Cocoa nibs contribute caffeine and theobromine; health authorities recommend limiting total caffeine to under 200 mg/day during pregnancy, so portion size should be carefully monitored.

Diabetes — Despite 0 g added sugar, the product delivers 32.7 g/100 g total natural sugars (from date powder and golden raisins) plus high caloric density, requiring careful portion control to manage postprandial blood glucose.

Kidney Disease — Date powder and golden raisins are concentrated sources of potassium; almonds contribute phosphorus and oxalates; cocoa nibs add further oxalate load — all concerning for patients with chronic kidney disease requiring mineral restriction.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Golden raisins are processed with sulfur dioxide to preserve colour and may carry residual SO₂ up to ~4,000 ppm, which can trigger serious reactions or bronchoconstriction in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Heart Disease — Cocoa butter contributes significant saturated fat (palmitic acid can raise LDL); cocoa theobromine can affect heart rate and rhythm in individuals on cardiac medications or with arrhythmias.

Hypertension — High habitual saturated fat intake from cocoa butter is associated with endothelial dysfunction and elevated cardiovascular risk relevant to individuals managing hypertension.

Nut Allergy — Almonds are a classified major tree nut allergen; the label confirms 'Contains Nuts' and the product also carries a 'may contain Milk, Soy and Gluten' cross-contamination advisory.

Ibs — Date powder (high-FODMAP fructose and fermentable fibre), golden raisins (high fructose), almonds (fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides), and cocoa stimulants can collectively aggravate IBS symptoms including bloating and altered bowel habits.

Gout — High fructose content from date powder and golden raisins can elevate serum uric acid; almonds also contribute oxalates, both of which may precipitate or worsen gout flares in susceptible individuals.

Migraine — Cocoa nibs are a recognized dietary migraine trigger due to tyramine, phenylethylamine, and caffeine, which may promote vasodilation and neurological responses linked to migraine onset.

The full analysis

The Whole Truth Almond Raisin Dark Cocoa Bar is aimed at health-conscious snackers who want the indulgence of dark chocolate without artificial additives or refined sugar. With only four declared ingredients and a genuinely clean label, it is one of the most transparent confectionery products available in India. The main watch-outs are its caloric density (548 kcal/100 g), a meaningful saturated fat load (19 g/100 g, largely from cocoa butter), and 32.7 g/100 g of total sugar — all naturally sourced from dates and raisins, but real sugar nonetheless that diabetic consumers and those managing weight should portion carefully. The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know: this bar delivers genuine whole-food dark chocolate with no hidden ingredients, but 'no added sugar' does not mean 'low sugar.'

FSSAI licence

11523998000637

Manufacturer

Fitshit Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched