Dark Coconut

Dark Coconut

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Target diet: Vegan

Dark Coconut · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 5 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • milk fat
  • whole milk
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

dark chocolate 50%sugarcocoa massfat-reduced cocoa powdercocoa buttermilk fatšaltflavouring

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, milk fat
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan
Cross-contact tracesegg

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
532 kcal
Fat
32 g
Saturated fat
19 g
high
Carbohydrates
52 g
Sugars
50 g
high
Protein
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)

dark chocolate 50% (sugar, cocoa mass, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter, milk fat, emulsifiers: soya lecithins and e476, šalt, flavouring), sugar, vegetable fat (palm), dried whey (from milk), desiccated coconut paste (7%), dried whole milk, flavourings, emulsifier (soya lecithins), dark chocolate: cocoa solids 50% minimum, may contain peanuts, nuts, cereals (gluten), egg, energ fat of w carb of w fibre prot salt

Detailed analysis: why is Dark Coconut not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Dark Coconut is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • milk fat
  • whole milk
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: dark chocolate 50% (sugar, cocoa mass, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter, milk fat, emulsifiers: soya lecithins and e476, šalt, flavouring), sugar, vegetable fat (palm), dried whey (from milk), desiccated coconut paste (7%), dried whole milk, flavourings, emulsifier (soya lecithins), dark chocolate: cocoa solids 50% minimum, may contain peanuts, nuts, cereals (gluten), egg, energ fat of w carb of w fibre prot salt. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Dark Coconut contains 532 calories per 100g, with 6g of protein, 32g of fat, and 52g of carbohydrates (50g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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 Coconut Vegan?

No, Dark Coconut is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, milk fat and others.

Does Dark Coconut contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: dark chocolate 50% (sugar, cocoa mass, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter, milk fat, emulsifiers: soya lecithins and e476, šalt, flavouring), suga...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Coconut?

Dark Coconut contains 532 calories per 100g, with 6g of protein, 52g of carbohydrates, and 32g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Coconut?

Dark Coconut lists 50 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 Coconut ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark Coconut is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Dark Coconut on a Vegan diet?

No, Dark Coconut is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.