Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark

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Is Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark healthy?

Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark scores 82/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate product benefits from a high cocoa content, which provides antioxidants and healthy fats from cocoa mass and cocoa butter.

How processed is Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark?

Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder, Milk count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa Ultimate Dark

Lindt
Bioengineered
82 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$83.88 · 2.8 oz · pack of 12 · $2.50 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Lindt & Sprüngli
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate product benefits from a high cocoa content, which provides antioxidants and healthy fats from cocoa mass and cocoa butter. The ingredient list is short and clean, with minimal sugar, enhancing its health profile. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the high concentration of beneficial cocoa solids contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 8

Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.

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Cocoa Powder
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Cocoa Mass
Neutral

Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient derived from cocoa beans, providing rich flavor without added sugars or artificial components.

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Cocoa Solids 95% Min
Neutral

High cocoa solids content indicates a rich, intense chocolate flavor with minimal processing, typical of dark chocolates.

Tree Nuts
Neutral

Tree nuts may be present as a trace or cross-contamination, which is common in chocolate products and can be relevant for allergy considerations.

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Soy
Neutral

Soy may be present as a trace or cross-contamination, common in chocolate products, important for individuals with soy allergies.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added to enhance sweetness but is associated with negative health impacts when consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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