Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ

Common questions

Is Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ healthy?

Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chocolate bar contains a mix of beneficial and less desirable ingredients.

How processed is Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ?

Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Milk Fat count in its favor; Sugar, Soy 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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Ghirardelli Premium Milk Chocolate Bar - 3.5 OZ

Bioengineered
72 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$48.98 · 3.5 oz · 6 count · $2.33 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Chocolate
Summary

This chocolate bar contains a mix of beneficial and less desirable ingredients. While it includes whole milk powder and cocoa butter, which provide nutrients and healthy fats, it also contains refined sugar, which is highly processed and linked to health issues when consumed in excess. The product's processing level limits its score, despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 7

Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter is a natural fat that gives chocolate its smooth texture and rich flavor.

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Unsweetened Chocolate
Good

Unsweetened chocolate is pure chocolate without added sugar, offering a rich cocoa flavor.

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Milk Fat
Good

Milk fat enhances the creaminess and mouthfeel of the chocolate.

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Vanilla Extract
Good

Vanilla extract adds a pleasant aroma and flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.

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Whole Milk Powder
Neutral

Provides dairy flavor and texture without strong positive or negative connotations.

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Sugar
Bad

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

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Refined emulsifier lecithin (doctrine: 'bad', distinct from seed oils).

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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