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Dark Chocolate 82%

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Is Dark Chocolate 82% healthy?

Dark Chocolate 82% scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and healthy fats.

How processed is Dark Chocolate 82%?

Dark Chocolate 82% is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Chocolate 82%'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Low Fat Cocoa Powder count in its favor; Sugar, Sunflower 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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Dark Chocolate 82%

CéMOI
78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Sweet Products
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and healthy fats. However, the presence of refined sugar, a processed ingredient, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the high-quality cocoa ingredients.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Mass
Good

Cocoa mass is rich in antioxidants and contributes to the deep chocolate flavor, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

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

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Low Fat Cocoa Powder
Good

Low fat cocoa powder offers cocoa flavor with less fat, making it a healthier option for chocolate lovers.

Flavoring
Neutral

Flavoring is added to enhance taste but does not significantly impact the nutritional profile.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Very Bad

Sunflower lecithin is used as an emulsifier but may be considered undesirable due to processing concerns and potential additives.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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