Belgian dark chocolate

Belgian dark chocolate

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Target diet: Vegan

Belgian dark chocolate · Vegan

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At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

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On the label

Cocoa masssugarcocoa powderemulsifier

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsNone found
Open Food Facts analysisCould not verify

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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

Why can't we give a definite answer for Belgian dark chocolate?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Belgian dark chocolate fits a vegan diet. Reasons:

  • At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a vegan 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 Belgian dark chocolate Vegan?

We cannot say for certain. At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

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.

Can I eat Belgian dark chocolate on a Vegan diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Belgian dark chocolate fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.