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Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar

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Is Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar healthy?

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This dark chocolate bar is made with high-quality ingredients such as cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and natural Bourbon vanilla bean, which are minimally processed and contribute to its rich flavor and potential health benefits.

How processed is Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar?

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pâte de cacao, Cacao maigre, Beurre de cacao count in its favor; Cassonade 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 Dark Chocolate Bar

Lindt
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$59.64 · 3.5 oz · 12 pack · $1.42 / ounce
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At a glance

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

This dark chocolate bar is made with high-quality ingredients such as cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and natural Bourbon vanilla bean, which are minimally processed and contribute to its rich flavor and potential health benefits. The product is processed, but it avoids harmful additives and artificial ingredients, maintaining a clean label. The presence of natural sugars and the overall processing level limit its score, but the use of beneficial ingredients supports a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 5

Pâte de cacao
Good

Pâte de cacao is the main component of dark chocolate, providing rich flavor and beneficial antioxidants.

Cacao maigre
Good

Cacao maigre is a low-fat cacao product that adds natural cocoa flavor and nutrients without excess fat.

Beurre de cacao
Good

Beurre de cacao, or cocoa butter, enhances the texture and mouthfeel of the chocolate with healthy fats.

Vanille Bourbon naturelle en gousse
Good

Vanille Bourbon naturelle en gousse provides natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the aroma and taste without artificial additives.

Cassonade
Bad

Cassonade is a type of brown sugar that adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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