Ingredient

Dark Chocolate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use dark chocolate primarily for its rich flavor, distinct texture, and color. It …

What it is

Dark chocolate is a food product made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. It is derived from the cacao bean and typically contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids than milk chocolate, often with little to no milk solids.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dark chocolate primarily for its rich flavor, distinct texture, and color. It is a popular ingredient in confectionery, desserts, baked goods, and snack items, often appearing as a coating, flavoring, or solid piece.

Health notes

Dark chocolate is a food product and not regulated as a food additive by the FDA. It contains cocoa solids, which are a source of flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. It also naturally contains caffeine and theobromine. Like all foods, its nutritional impact depends on the overall diet, particularly due to its sugar and fat content. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate specific food additives or contaminants, not whole food products like dark chocolate.

Allergen info

Dark chocolate itself is not one of the 9 major allergens. However, many dark chocolate products are manufactured on equipment that also processes milk, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy, and may contain these allergens due to cross-contamination. Consumers with allergies should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Dark Chocolate

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WORLD MARKET Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 512kcal 4.7Protein 39.5Fat 48.8Carbs MARY ANN'S Mary Ann's, Chocolates Chocolate 425kcal 2.5Protein 12.5Fat 72.5Carbs WORLD MARKET Dark Chocolate Covered Rolled Wafers Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 5.6Protein 25Fat 66.7Carbs ROUNDY'S Roundy's, Holiday Nonpareils Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 514kcal 2.9Protein 25.7Fat 68.6Carbs BARU Baru, Dreamy Dark Chocolate Hippos Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 56.7Carbs VICENS Vicens, Almond Souffle Round Chocolate 508kcal 11.8Protein 35Fat 32.5Carbs DUFFLET Macaroon Crisp Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 423kcal 3.9Protein 26.9Fat 42.3Carbs LILY O'BRIEN'S CHOCOLATES Lily O'Brien's, Desserts Collection Contains 18 Chococlates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 526kcal 5.3Protein 31.6Fat 57.9Carbs CHOCOME Chocome, Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 513kcal 7.7Protein 35.9Fat 41.0Carbs CHOCOME Chocome, Dark Chocolate, Pecans, Cranberry, Freeze-Dried Sour Cherry Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 524kcal 7.1Protein 38.1Fat 38.1Carbs DUFFLET Dufflet, Small Indulgences Dark Chocolate Clusterific Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 543kcal 5.7Protein 37.1Fat 48.6Carbs KA.KA.O St. Louis Missouri Kakao Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 514kcal 5.7Protein 42.9Fat 45.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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