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Cleared · 4 ingredients shown
Cleared4 of 4 ingredients
cocoa (cocoa nibs 34%, cocoa butter 13%)Cleared
date powderCleared
roasted almondsCleared
golden raisinsCleared
Unknown
Why it’s on SafeShelf
Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.
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.
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claims fully supported
“No refined sugar”true
Added sugars are declared as 0.0g per serving on the nutrition panel; the only sweetening ingredient is date powder (38%), a whole-fruit ingredient. No refined cane sugar, corn syrup, or equivalent appears in the ingredient list.
“No sugar substitutes”true
No sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, or high-intensity sweeteners appear in the ingredient list or nutrition data.
“No artificial flavours”true
All four ingredient groups are whole or minimally processed natural foods; no flavouring agents of any kind are listed.
“No hydrogenated fats”true
Trans fat is declared as 0.0g per serving; cocoa butter is a natural non-hydrogenated fat; no partially hydrogenated oils appear anywhere in the ingredient list.
“No half truths”unverified
A brand ethos claim rather than a nutritional assertion. The ingredient list is fully disclosed with percentages, and nutrition data aligns with the declared ingredients. Evaluated as marketing language; no factual contradiction found.
“No hidden * marks either”true
The ingredient list carries no asterisks or footnoted qualifications. Brand positioning claim consistent with label presentation.
“Sweetened with Dates”true
Date powder is listed at 38% of the formulation and is the sole source of sweetness; added sugars are 0.0g confirming no other sweetener is used.
“Clean Label”true
The product contains only four ingredient groups, all whole foods, with no additives, preservatives, or artificial inputs. Meets the commonly accepted definition of a clean label product.
“#nothingtohide”misleading
Ingredient percentages are disclosed on pack (47% cocoa, 38% dates, 9% almonds, 6% raisins). One nuance: golden raisins can carry residual sulfite from processing, which is not explicitly declared as an allergen on this label — a minor transparency gap.
“From bean. To bar. With love.”unverified
A narrative/origin story claim. No third-party supply chain certification, bean sourcing documentation, or single-origin verification is available in the provided data to confirm vertical integration.
“47% Cocoa”true
Ingredient declaration confirms cocoa nibs at 34% and cocoa butter at 13%, summing to exactly 47% cocoa content.
“38% Dates”true
Date powder is explicitly listed at 38% in the ingredient declaration.
“15% Almonds & Raisins”true
Roasted almonds are listed at 9% and golden raisins at 6%, summing to exactly 15%.
“That's it.”true
The ingredient list contains exactly four ingredient groups (cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, date powder, roasted almonds, golden raisins) with no additional additives or processing aids.
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 whole-food ingredient groups — exceptionally clean label
Zero added sugars; sweetened exclusively with date powder
No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
Good dietary fibre: 8.2g per 100g
Very low sodium: 13.1mg per 100g
Zero trans fat; healthy MUFA+PUFA fats from almonds and cocoa
Working against
High total sugar: 32.7g per 100g (from dates and raisins)
High saturated fat: 19g per 100g (cocoa butter)
High calorie density: 547.8 kcal per 100g
Contains caffeine and theobromine from cocoa nibs — unsuitable for infants and young children
Golden raisins may carry residual sulfites (up to ~4,000 ppm per USDA data); not explicitly declared on label
Protein content modest at 7.8g per 100g — not a meaningful protein source
Who should approach with care
Pregnancy — Cocoa nibs contain both caffeine and theobromine; health authorities recommend limiting total caffeine to under 200mg/day during pregnancy to reduce risk of adverse fetal outcomes.
Infants — Cocoa nibs deliver theobromine and caffeine that infants cannot metabolize safely; whole almonds and raisins also present a choking hazard, and sulfite residues in golden raisins are of greater concern in infants with immature detoxification capacity.
Children — Children are more sensitive to caffeine and theobromine on a per-body-weight basis, and EU cadmium regulations apply stricter limits for cocoa products consumed by children.
Diabetes — Despite 0g added sugar, the product contains 32.7g total sugars per 100g from date powder and golden raisins, both of which can elevate postprandial blood glucose and carry a moderate-to-high glycaemic load at larger serving sizes.
Hypertension — Cocoa butter contributes 19g saturated fat per 100g, including palmitic acid, which can raise LDL cholesterol and worsen endothelial function in individuals with hypertension at high habitual intake.
Heart Disease — Theobromine from cocoa can affect heart rate and rhythm, and the high saturated fat content from cocoa butter may be inadvisable for individuals with established cardiovascular disease or those on cardiac medications.
Kidney Disease — Cocoa nibs contain oxalic acid promoting calcium oxalate kidney stones; almonds are high in phosphorus and oxalate; date powder and golden raisins are concentrated sources of potassium, all of which are concerns for patients with CKD requiring mineral restriction.
Sulfite Sensitivity — Golden raisins are processed with sulfur dioxide (up to ~4,000 ppm per USDA data), which can trigger serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in sulfite-hypersensitive individuals, including those with sulfite-sensitive asthma.
Other — Individuals with asthma are disproportionately sulfite-sensitive; golden raisins in this bar may carry residual SO₂ associated with bronchoconstriction and acute asthmatic episodes.
Nut Allergy — Almonds are a classified major tree nut allergen under FDA and EU regulations, and the label also declares 'may contain Milk, Soy and Gluten' due to manufacturing cross-contact.
Ibs — Date powder and golden raisins are high-FODMAP ingredients (concentrated fructose and fermentable fibre); cocoa stimulants and high fat content from cocoa butter may further exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS sufferers.
Ibd — High fat content (34.2g per 100g, largely from cocoa butter) may exacerbate fat malabsorption and gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with active inflammatory bowel disease.
Gout — High fructose content from date powder can elevate serum uric acid levels, and almonds and cocoa nibs contribute oxalates, collectively posing a risk of gout flares or urate crystal formation in predisposed individuals.
Migraine — Cocoa is a recognized dietary migraine trigger due to tyramine, phenylethylamine, and caffeine content, which can promote vasodilation and neurological responses linked to migraine onset in susceptible individuals.
The full analysis
The Whole Truth Almond Raisin Dark Cocoa Bar is aimed at health-conscious snackers looking for a cleaner confectionery alternative. Its biggest strength is a genuinely minimal ingredient list — four whole-food inputs with no E-numbers, no emulsifiers, no artificial anything — placing it among the cleanest chocolate bars on the Indian market. The most useful thing to know: the 32.7g of total sugar per 100g is entirely from dates and golden raisins (natural, not added), which is reassuring on a label, but the glycaemic load still matters for diabetics and IBS sufferers; meanwhile, the 19g saturated fat per 100g from cocoa butter warrants moderation for those watching cardiovascular risk.
FSSAI licence
11523998000637
Manufacturer
Fitshit Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Region
IN
Source
MANUAL
Analysis
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