Dark Chocolate

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Target diet: Halal

Dark Chocolate · Halal

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"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

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On the label

Dark chocolatesugarchocolatecocoa buttermilk fatcocoa processed with alkalisoy lecithinmilk

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
425 kcal
Fat
20 g
Saturated fat
11.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
70 g
Sugars
57.5 g
high
Fibre
2.5 g
Protein
2.5 g
Salt
0.4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. 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)

Dark chocolate (sugar; chocolate; cocoa butter; milk fat; cocoa processed with alkali; soy lecithin; milk; salt; natural vanilla flavor); sugar; corn syrup; fruit juice concentrate (pomegranate; apple; cranberry; lemon juice concentrates); maltodextrin; deionized apple juice concentrate; natural flavors; pectin; malic acid; canola oil; sodium bicarbonate; sodium citrate; ascorbic acid; resinous glaze; citric acid

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:

  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (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. "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (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: Dark chocolate (sugar; chocolate; cocoa butter; milk fat; cocoa processed with alkali; soy lecithin; milk; salt; natural vanilla flavor); sugar; corn ...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate contains 425 calories per 100g, with 2.5g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 20g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate lists 57.5 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.