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Waitrose Dark Chocolate

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Is Waitrose Dark Chocolate healthy?

Waitrose Dark Chocolate scores 82/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate is primarily composed of high-quality cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients.

How processed is Waitrose Dark Chocolate?

Waitrose Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Waitrose Dark Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa mass, Cocoa butter count in its favor; Cane sugar 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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Waitrose Dark Chocolate

Waitrose
82 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$8.99 · 200 g · $1.28 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by John Lewis Partnership
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate is primarily composed of high-quality cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients. The presence of cane sugar, a refined ingredient, slightly detracts from its health profile. Despite being processed, the product maintains a clean ingredient list with a high cocoa content, contributing to a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 3

Cocoa mass
Good

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

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Cocoa butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats that can support skin health and add smoothness to the chocolate.

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Cane sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to higher calorie content and affect blood sugar levels if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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