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Extra Dark 70% Cacao

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Is Extra Dark 70% Cacao healthy?

Extra Dark 70% Cacao scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chocolate product contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter, which are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

How processed is Extra Dark 70% Cacao?

Extra Dark 70% Cacao is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Extra Dark 70% Cacao's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa mass, Cocoa powder, Cocoa solids minimum 70% count in its favor; Sugar, Emulsifier (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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Extra Dark 70% Cacao

Bioengineered
73 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$174.95 · 6 lb · $1.67 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Chocolate
Summary

This chocolate product contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass, cocoa powder, and cocoa butter, which are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. However, the presence of refined sugar, which is highly processed and offers no nutritional benefits, impacts the overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 7

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 powder
Good

Cocoa powder is a good source of flavonoids, which are antioxidants that support overall health.

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Cocoa solids minimum 70%
Good

High cocoa solids content indicates a rich source of antioxidants and less added sugar, making it a healthier choice.

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Cocoa butter
Good

Cocoa butter provides a smooth texture and contains healthy fats that can support skin health.

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Vanilla extract
Good

Vanilla extract enhances flavor naturally and is a common, safe additive in chocolates.

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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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Emulsifier (soya lecithin)
Bad

Soya lecithin is used to improve texture but is a processed additive that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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