Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar

Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar

Ghirardelli Chocolate · all Ghirardelli Chocolate products checked

Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oil.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Sugarunsweetened chocolatecorn syrupsweetened condensed milkpasteurized milkcocoa butterpalm oilwater

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
480 kcal
Fat
28 g
Saturated fat
16 g
high
Carbohydrates
60 g
Sugars
48 g
high
Fibre
4 g
Protein
4 g
Salt
0.5 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)

Sugar, unsweetened chocolate, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk (pasteurized milk, sugar), cocoa butter, palm oil, water, milk fat, butter (cream, salt), salt, natural and artificial flavor, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, sorbitol, potassium sorbate, vanilla, citric acid and tbhq - preservatives.

Detailed analysis: why is Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm oil

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, unsweetened chocolate, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk (pasteurized milk, sugar), cocoa butter, palm oil, water, milk fat, butter (cream, salt), salt, natural and artificial flavor, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, sorbitol, potassium sorbate, vanilla, citric acid and tbhq - preservatives.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar contains 480 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 28g of fat, and 60g of carbohydrates (48g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar Palm Oil Free?

No, Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, unsweetened chocolate, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk (pasteurized milk, sugar), cocoa butter, palm oil, water, milk fat, butter (cream, ...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar?

Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar contains 480 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 60g of carbohydrates, and 28g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar?

Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar lists 48 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 & sea salt caramel bar ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Dark chocolate & sea salt caramel bar. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.