Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate

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Is Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate healthy?

Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product combines freeze-dried cherries with dark chocolate, which includes beneficial ingredients like unsweetened chocolate and cocoa butter.

How processed is Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate?

Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Freeze-Dried Cherries count in its favor; Sugar, Soy Lecithin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Freeze-Dried Cherries In Dark Chocolate

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65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Kroger
Category Chocolate
Summary

This product combines freeze-dried cherries with dark chocolate, which includes beneficial ingredients like unsweetened chocolate and cocoa butter. However, it contains refined sugar and soy lecithin, which are processed ingredients that detract from its overall healthiness. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its score, despite the inclusion of nutrient-rich cherries.

Key ingredients 7

Freeze-Dried Cherries
Very Good

Whole fruit preserved through freeze-drying, retaining natural vitamins, minerals, fiber, and potent antioxidants.

Unsweetened Chocolate
Good

Pure cacao mass providing rich antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols that support heart health.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural fat from the cacao bean that gives chocolate its smooth texture and contains healthy fatty acids.

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Whole Milk Powder
Neutral

Provides dairy fats and creaminess to the chocolate, contributing to the overall calorie and nutrient profile.

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Natural Vanilla Extract
Neutral

Flavoring derived from vanilla beans used to enhance the taste profile of the product.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Refined emulsifier lecithin (doctrine: 'bad', distinct from seed oils).

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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