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Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate

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Is Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate healthy?

Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Ugandan Dark Chocolate features a high cocoa content with beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass and cocoa butter, both of which are minimally processed and ethically sourced.

How processed is Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate?

Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter count in its favor; 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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Exceptional by Asda Ugandan Dark Chocolate

Exceptional by Asda
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Asda
Category Chocolate
Summary

This Ugandan Dark Chocolate features a high cocoa content with beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass and cocoa butter, both of which are minimally processed and ethically sourced. However, the presence of refined sugar, a processed ingredient, limits its health benefits and contributes to potential metabolic issues. Despite its high-quality ingredients, the product's processing level restricts its maximum score.

Key ingredients 3

Cocoa Mass
Good

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

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter provides smooth texture and contains healthy fats, enhancing the chocolate's quality and flavor.

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Sugar
Bad

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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