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Is dark chocolate sea salt healthy?

dark chocolate sea salt scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate product contains beneficial cocoa mass, which is rich in antioxidants and can support heart health.

How processed is dark chocolate sea salt?

dark chocolate sea salt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive dark chocolate sea salt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Extract count in its favor; Sugar, Emulsifier (322 From Soy) 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 sea salt

Metro
63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Metro Brands Limited
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate product contains beneficial cocoa mass, which is rich in antioxidants and can support heart health. However, it also includes a high amount of refined sugar, which can contribute to weight gain and metabolic issues. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier adds to the processing level, which limits the overall health score despite the presence of some beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Mass
Good

Cocoa mass provides rich flavor and antioxidants, making it a beneficial component of dark chocolate.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter adds smoothness and creaminess to the chocolate, along with healthy fats.

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Vanilla Extract
Good

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

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness to the chocolate but can contribute to higher calorie content if consumed in excess.

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Emulsifier (322 From Soy)
Very Bad

This emulsifier helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which some consumers prefer to avoid due to allergies or dietary choices.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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