Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate

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Is Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate healthy?

Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This milk chocolate contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa butter and whole milk powder, which provide healthy fats and essential nutrients.

How processed is Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate?

Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Liquor 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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Wegmans 38% Cacao Milk Chocolate

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65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wegmans
Category Chocolate
Summary

This milk chocolate contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa butter and whole milk powder, which provide healthy fats and essential nutrients. However, the high sugar content significantly impacts its healthiness, contributing to potential metabolic issues and dental problems. The presence of sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier adds to the processing level, limiting the overall score despite the absence of artificial additives.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter provides healthy fats that can support skin health and energy, making it a beneficial ingredient in moderation.

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Cocoa Liquor
Good

Cocoa liquor is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, which can support overall health and provide a rich chocolate flavor.

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Whole Milk Powder
Neutral

Whole milk powder offers calcium and protein but also contains saturated fats, making it a neutral ingredient depending on dietary needs.

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Natural Vanilla Extract
Neutral

Natural vanilla extract adds flavor and aroma without significant health impact, making it a neutral ingredient.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is often associated with increased calorie content and can impact blood sugar levels, which is why it is considered less healthy in large amounts.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Very Bad

Sunflower lecithin is a processed additive that can contain residual solvents and additives, which is why it is viewed negatively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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