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Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate

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Is Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate healthy?

Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This drinking chocolate contains high-quality cocoa solids and cocoa liquor, which are rich in antioxidants and beneficial nutrients.

How processed is Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate?

Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa solids (cocoa mass, cocoa butter), Cocoa liquor count in its favor; Sugar, SOYA 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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Hotel Dark 85% Drinking Chocolate

Hotel
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$27.00 · 10 servings · $2.70 / count
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Marriott International
Category Cocoa
Summary

This drinking chocolate contains high-quality cocoa solids and cocoa liquor, which are rich in antioxidants and beneficial nutrients. However, the presence of refined sugar, which is highly processed and linked to health risks like obesity and diabetes, reduces its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its potential score despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 5

Cocoa solids (cocoa mass, cocoa butter)
Good

Cocoa solids are rich in antioxidants and natural compounds that can support overall well-being.

Cocoa liquor
Good

Cocoa liquor contains concentrated cocoa solids, providing rich flavor and beneficial antioxidants.

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Natural vanilla flavoring
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavoring enhances taste without significant nutritional impact, maintaining a neutral profile.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes if consumed in large amounts.

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SOYA Lecithin
Very Bad

Used as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is used to improve texture but may be a concern for those with soy allergies or sensitivities.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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