Common questions

Is Dark Peru 80% healthy?

Dark Peru 80% scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chocolate product contains a high percentage of cocoa mass, which is beneficial, but it also includes refined cane sugar, contributing to its ultra-processed nature.

How processed is Dark Peru 80%?

Dark Peru 80% is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Peru 80%'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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Dark Peru 80%

Name: Dark Peru 80%
Brand: Waitrose

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Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by John Lewis Partnership

Category Chocolate

Summary

This chocolate product contains a high percentage of cocoa mass, which is beneficial, but it also includes refined cane sugar, contributing to its ultra-processed nature. The presence of soya lecithin as an emulsifier adds to the processing level, although it is used in small amounts. Despite having some positive attributes like a high cocoa content, the processing level and inclusion of refined sugar limit its healthiness.

Key ingredients 4

Cocoa Mass

Good

Rich in antioxidants and beneficial flavonoids that support heart health and provide a dense source of nutrients.

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Cocoa Butter

Good

A natural fat source from the cocoa bean that provides smooth texture and contains healthy fatty acids.

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Soya Lecithin

Neutral

A common emulsifier derived from soybeans used to maintain texture and consistency in chocolate.

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Cane Sugar

Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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