Belgian dark chocolate

Belgian dark chocolate

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Belgian dark chocolate · Palm Oil Free

Yes, you can.

No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.

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On the label

Cocoa masssugarcocoa powderemulsifier

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsNone named
Open Food Facts analysisMarked palm oil free

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
547 kcal
Fat
39.1 g
Saturated fat
22.8 g
high
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugars
24.4 g
high
Fibre
16.1 g
Protein
10.6 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)

Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa powder, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) Dark chocolate contains cocoa solids 72% minimum

Detailed analysis: Belgian dark chocolate and the palm oil-free diet

Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, Belgian dark chocolate appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.

The ingredients provided are: Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa powder, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) Dark chocolate contains cocoa solids 72% minimum. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.

Nutritional profile

Belgian dark chocolate contains 547 calories per 100g. It provides 10.6g of protein, 39.1g of fat, and 30g of carbohydrates (including 24.4g of sugar).

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Belgian dark chocolate Palm Oil Free?

Yes, Belgian dark chocolate contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.

Does Belgian dark chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa powder, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) Dark chocolate contains cocoa solids 72% minimum

What are the nutritional facts of Belgian dark chocolate?

Belgian dark chocolate contains 547 calories per 100g, with 10.6g of protein, 30g of carbohydrates, and 39.1g of fat.

How much sugar is in Belgian dark chocolate?

Belgian dark chocolate lists 24.4 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 Belgian dark chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Belgian dark chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Belgian dark chocolate contain palm oil?

No palm oil is listed. Belgian dark chocolate names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.