Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams

Common questions

Is Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams healthy?

Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams 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 bar contains high-quality ingredients such as cocoa mass, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and bourbon vanilla beans, which are minimally processed and rich in antioxidants.

How processed is Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams?

Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Lindt Excellence 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa mass, Cocoa powder, Cocoa butter count in its favor; Demerara 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 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 Grams 100 Grams

Lindt
82 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Lindt & Sprüngli
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate bar contains high-quality ingredients such as cocoa mass, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and bourbon vanilla beans, which are minimally processed and rich in antioxidants. The product has a relatively low sugar content for chocolate, contributing to its health benefits. However, as a processed food, its score is capped due to the level of processing involved.

Key ingredients 5

Cocoa mass
Very Good

Cocoa mass is rich in antioxidants and provides a deep chocolate flavor, making it a high-quality ingredient.

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Cocoa powder
Good

Cocoa powder is a good source of flavonoids and adds intense chocolate flavor with healthful properties.

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Cocoa butter
Good

Cocoa butter contributes smooth texture and contains healthy fats, enhancing the chocolate's quality.

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Bourbon vanilla beans
Good

Bourbon vanilla beans provide natural flavor enhancement, making the product more aromatic and appealing.

Demerara sugar
Bad

Demerara sugar is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but offers little nutritional value.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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