Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts — TREAT
Munch or Dump rates Ritter Sport Dark Chocolate with Whole Hazelnuts by Ritter Sport TREAT — score 43/90.
A simple, short-ingredient dark chocolate bar, but sugar is the #1 ingredient — this is an indulgence, not a health food.
Why this verdict
- Sugar is the first ingredient, ahead of cocoa and hazelnuts
- Sugar- and fat-heavy: ~37g sugar and 41g fat per 100g
- Short, simple list — only one emulsifier and no artificial additives
- Whole hazelnuts and 50% cocoa add real fat, fiber, and antioxidants
Ingredients (7)
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Cocoa mass (chocolate liquor) (safe) — Ground cocoa beans — the real chocolate, carrying flavanols and fiber.
- HAZELNUTS (safe) — Whole nut, unsaturated fats.
- Cocoa Butter (safe) — The natural fat of the cacao bean.
- Concentrated butter (milk) (moderate) — Concentrated milk fat adding richness and saturated fat to an already calorie-dense bar.
- Soy Lecithin (safe) — Common emulsifier, generally benign in these amounts.
- Natural flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; minor but not fully transparent.
Healthier alternatives
- Lindt Excellence 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate