Raffaello Almond Coconut Treat — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Raffaello Almond Coconut Treat by Confetteria ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
A premium-looking bonbon that is mostly refined palm oil, sugar, and starch with a single almond inside. It is engineered fat-and-sugar candy, not the gourmet whole-food snack the box implies.
Why this verdict
- Refined palm and sheanut oils are the #2 ingredient, ahead of almonds
- Hyper-palatable triad: added sugar + refined oil + refined starch
- About 69% of calories come from fat, mostly saturated
- NOVA 4 ultra-processed confection despite the gourmet image
Ingredients (10)
- Dry coconut (safe) — Real coconut adds fiber and flavor. Fine on its own, though high in saturated fat.
- Vegetable oils (palm and sheanut) (concerning) — Refined oils high in saturated fat; the calorie backbone of the product
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Almonds (safe) — Whole nut, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
- skim milk powder (safe) — Small dairy addition — makes it non-vegan.
- Whey powder (milk) (safe) — Milk-derived protein used for texture; benign.
- wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
- TAPIOCA STARCH (moderate) — Refined starch used for binding and chew, nutritionally empty.
- Bicarbonate (leavening agent) (safe) — Baking soda for the wafer, harmless in this amount
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.