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Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate

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Is Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate healthy?

Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Belgian dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa solids, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant properties.

How processed is Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate?

Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa powder counts in its favor; Sugar, Emulsifier (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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Waitrose Belgian dark chocolate

Waitrose
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.31 · 200 g · $0.61 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by John Lewis Partnership PLC
Category Chocolate
Summary

This Belgian dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa solids, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant properties. However, the presence of refined sugar and the use of sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier contribute to its ultra-processed nature, limiting its health benefits. The product's processing level and added sugar content prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 4

Cocoa powder
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Cocoa mass
Neutral

Cocoa mass is a core component of chocolate, providing flavor and texture without inherently being good or bad.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess, which is why it's considered less healthy.

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Emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)
Bad

Sunflower lecithin is used to improve texture but is an additive that some consumers prefer to avoid due to processing.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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