Guittard Baking Chips

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Is Guittard Baking Chips healthy?

Guittard Baking Chips scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like cacao beans and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and provide antioxidants and healthy fats.

How processed is Guittard Baking Chips?

Guittard Baking Chips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Guittard Baking Chips' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cacao Beans, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla 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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Guittard Baking Chips

Guittard & Co.
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$82.99 · 6 pack · $1.30 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Guittard Chocolate Co.
Category Chocolate
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like cacao beans and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and provide antioxidants and healthy fats. However, the high sugar content and the use of sunflower lecithin, a processed emulsifier, contribute to its processed nature and reduce its overall healthiness. The level of processing and the presence of refined sugar limit its score.

Key ingredients 5

Cacao Beans
Very Good

Cacao beans are rich in antioxidants and have beneficial compounds that support overall health.

Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats and antioxidants, adding flavor and texture to the product.

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Vanilla
Good

Vanilla adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the product's taste without artificial ingredients.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar provides sweetness but is high in calories and can contribute to health issues if consumed excessively.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Very Bad

Sunflower lecithin is a highly processed additive that may contain residual solvents and additives.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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