Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added

Lindt
75 Good

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Lindt & Sprüngli
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate product contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and contribute to cardiovascular health. However, the use of maltitol as a sweetener and soy lecithin as an emulsifier introduces a level of processing that affects the overall score. While the product avoids added sugars, the presence of processed ingredients limits its rating.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.

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Cocoa Mass
Neutral

Cocoa mass is a natural component of chocolate that provides flavor and texture without added sugars.

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Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
Neutral

Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients smoothly, common in chocolate products.

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Natural Vanilla Flavor
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavor enhances the chocolate's aroma and taste without artificial additives.

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Cocoa Solids Minimum 54%
Neutral

Cocoa solids provide the rich chocolate flavor and are a natural part of cocoa beans.

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Maltitol
Bad

A sugar alcohol used to label products sugar-free. It still raises blood sugar — roughly half as much as table sugar — and commonly causes bloating and digestive upset at the amounts found in bars and candy.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added

Common questions

Is Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added healthy?

Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate product contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are minimally processed and contribute to cardiovascular health.

How processed is Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added?

Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added compare to other chocolates?

Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added ranks #15 of 37 chocolates in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Hu Nut Butter Filled Almond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate at 87/100.

Which ingredients drive Lindt Dark chocolate no sugar added's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter counts in its favor; Maltitol 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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