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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
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, cane sugar, cocoa butter, candied orange peel (7%) (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, dextrose, lemon juice from concentrate), emulsifier (soya lecithin), orange oil, vanilla extract. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain peanuts, milk and nuts
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 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 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 Dark Chocolate contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, candied orange peel (7%) (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, dextrose, lemon juice from concentrate), e...
What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate contains 547 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 38.7g of carbohydrates, and 38.1g of fat.
How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate lists 37.3 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 Vegan diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Dark Chocolate fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.