Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana

Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana

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Target diet: Vegan

Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana · 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 masssugaremulsifiersoya lecithinnuts and peanuts

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsNone found
Open Food Facts analysisCould not verify
Cross-contact tracesmilk

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
556 kcal
Fat
38.9 g
Saturated fat
23.9 g
high
Carbohydrates
35.9 g
Sugars
31.3 g
high
Protein
8.3 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, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract. ALLERGY ADVICE: For Allergens, see ingredients in Bold. contain traces of milk, nuts and peanuts.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana 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 with 70% Cocoa from Ghana 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 with 70% Cocoa from Ghana contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cocoa mass, sugar, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract. ALLERGY ADVICE: For Allergens, see ingredients in Bold. contain traces of milk, nuts a...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana?

Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana contains 556 calories per 100g, with 8.3g of protein, 35.9g of carbohydrates, and 38.9g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana?

Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana lists 31.3 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 with 70% Cocoa from Ghana ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana on a Vegan diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Dark Chocolate with 70% Cocoa from Ghana fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.