Cordial cherries dark chocolate
Scores 75/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Cordial cherries dark chocolate scores 75/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 38 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 75/100
- Caution safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 38 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0043268800845
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About Cordial cherries dark chocolate
Cordial cherries dark chocolate carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product, components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Cordial cherries dark chocolate is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
alories total fat saturated fat sodium total carb. total sugars incl. added sugars 26g 1g protein 3.5g 2g omg 30g 26g ron 150 370 %dv* 4% 9g 10% 5g 1mg potassium 45mg not a significant source of trans fat, cholest., fiber, vit. d and calcium. 0% 10mg 11% 74g 64g 52% 64g 1g queen anne product of the usa manufactured by: world's finest chocolate, inc. chicago, il, usa 60632-3062 trademark registered us patent office 6% 3mg 0% 110mg % dv* 12% 25% 0% 27% 128% the % daily value (dv) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. igredients: sugar, dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, ilkfat, soy lecithin [emulsifier], pgpr [emulsifier], vanillin [artificial flavor]), araschino cherries (cherries, water, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, tric acid, natural and artificial flavor, (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, ulfur dioxide [preservatives]), fd&c red #40 [color]), corn syrup, dark hocolate flavored coating (sugar, vegetable fat [palm], cocoa, chocolate liquor by lecithin [emulsifier]), invertase, natural and artificial vanilla flavor. ontains milk, soy. rocessed on equipment that also processes coconut (a tree nut) nd wheat. 0 15% 2% rocessed in a facility that also processes other tree nuts. ontains a bioengineered food ingredient. 43268 80084 5
Data Sources
Data as of May 2026. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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