Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao

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Is Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao healthy?

Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are beneficial ingredients rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

How processed is Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao?

Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder count in its favor; Sugar, Sunflower Lecithins 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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Chocolate Negro 85% Cacao

Fin Carré
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
Category Chocolate
Summary

This chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are beneficial ingredients rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. However, the presence of refined sugar and the use of sunflower lecithins as an emulsifier contribute to its ultra-processed nature. Despite having only one additive, the product's processing level limits its overall health score.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Mass
Good

Cocoa mass is rich in antioxidants and provides a deep chocolate flavor, making it a beneficial ingredient in dark chocolate.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats and contributes to the smooth texture and rich taste of the chocolate.

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Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
Good

This ingredient offers cocoa flavor with less fat, providing a good source of antioxidants and dietary fiber.

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Natural Vanilla Flavouring
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavoring enhances taste without adding significant nutritional value or health concerns.

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Sugar
Bad

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

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Sunflower Lecithins
Very Bad

Sunflower lecithins are used as emulsifiers, but some consumers prefer to avoid processed additives in their diet.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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