Lindt Excellence Roasted Hazelnut Dark Chocolate — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Lindt Excellence Roasted Hazelnut Dark Chocolate by Excellence TREAT — score 45/90.

Sugar-first dark chocolate with real hazelnuts and cocoa butter, but the artificial flavor drags down an otherwise simple indulgence.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the first ingredient, ahead of cocoa
• High in saturated fat from cocoa butter and milkfat
• Contains an artificial flavor it doesn't need
• Otherwise a short, simple list with real hazelnuts and cocoa butter

Ingredients (7)

• Sugar (concerning) — Added refined sugar, listed high - spikes blood sugar with no nutrition.
• Chocolate (safe) — Cocoa solids bring antioxidants (flavanols); the upside of dark chocolate.
• Hazelnuts (roasted) (safe) — Real whole nuts add healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
• Cocoa Butter (moderate) — Natural cocoa fat; fine in small amounts but adds to a heavy saturated-fat load.
• Milkfat (moderate) — Dairy fat adds saturated fat and creaminess; fine in moderation.
• SOY LECITHIN EMULSIFIER (safe) — Common, well-tolerated emulsifier used in tiny amounts to smooth texture.
• Artificial Flavor) (moderate) — Lab-made flavoring with no nutritional value — out of place in a 'finest ingredients' bar.