Dark Chocolate

Ghirardelli Chocolate · all Ghirardelli Chocolate products checked

Target diet: Halal

Dark Chocolate · Halal

Check the label.

"confectioner's glaze": source unclear (Mushbooh)

  • "confectioner's glaze": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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On the label

Semi-sweet chocolatesugarunsweetened chocolatecocoa buttermilk fatvanilladried blueberriesblueberries

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"confectioner's glaze": source unclear (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
450 kcal
Fat
25 g
Saturated fat
15 g
high
Carbohydrates
65 g
Sugars
52.5 g
high
Fibre
7.5 g
Protein
5 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, sunflower oil), natural flavor, tapioca syrup, tapioca dextrin, confectioner's glaze.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Dark Chocolate?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Dark Chocolate fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "confectioner's glaze": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Chocolate Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "confectioner's glaze": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Dark Chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), dried blueberries (blueberries, su...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate contains 450 calories per 100g, with 5g of protein, 65g of carbohydrates, and 25g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate lists 52.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark Chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Dark Chocolate on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Dark Chocolate fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.