Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt

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Is Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt healthy?

Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health benefits despite containing cocoa mass, a beneficial ingredient rich in antioxidants.

How processed is Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt?

Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa mass, Cocoa butter, Milk count in its favor; Sugar, Emulsifier (soya lecithins), Cereals containing gluten 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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Morrisons the Best Dark chocolate with sea salt

Morrisons the Best
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health benefits despite containing cocoa mass, a beneficial ingredient rich in antioxidants. The high sugar content is a significant concern, as it contributes to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Additionally, the presence of an emulsifier, while common in chocolate, adds to the processing level without providing nutritional value.

Key ingredients 8

Cocoa mass
Good

Cocoa mass provides rich flavor and contains antioxidants beneficial for health.

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Cocoa butter
Good

Cocoa butter adds smoothness and contains healthy fats that can support skin health.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and is used in small amounts, contributing to the overall taste.

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Flavouring
Neutral

Flavoring improves taste but is a processed additive with no significant nutritional value.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excessive calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Emulsifier (soya lecithins)
Bad

Soya lecithins help blend ingredients but are processed additives that some prefer to avoid.

Cereals containing gluten
Bad

Cereals with gluten can be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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