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Is Dark chocolate Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

No haram ingredients are listed, but vanilla extract is doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandCo Op
Barcode5000128691369
CategoryChocolate
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Ingredients Cocoa MassSugarCocoa ButterEmulsifier (Lecithins (Sunflower))Vanilla Extract. Contains cocoa solids 50% minimum. Allergy Advice May contain nutspeanutsmilk
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • DoubtfulVanilla extract

    Vanilla extract is made with a high proportion of alcohol. Scholars differ on whether the alcohol that remains in the finished food is acceptable. Vanilla pods, vanilla powder and alcohol-free vanilla flavouring contain no added alcohol.

Full ingredient list

Ingredients Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Lecithins (Sunflower)), Vanilla Extract. Contains cocoa solids 50% minimum. Allergy Advice May contain nuts, peanuts, milk.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is ingredients cocoa ma and the list has 7 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:

  • vanilla extract (doubtful): Vanilla extract is made with a high proportion of alcohol. Scholars differ on whether the alcohol that remains in the finished food is acceptable. Vanilla pods, vanilla powder and alcohol-free vanilla flavouring contain no added alcohol. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the vanilla extract.

Dark chocolate: pack details

Pack size150 g
Sold inUnited Kingdom
May containmilk, peanuts
AdditivesE322
Nutri-ScoreE
NOVA group4 (an ultra-processed food)

From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.

Is Dark chocolate vegetarian or vegan?

Dark chocolate is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.

More on this type of food: Chocolate: what to check

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dark chocolate contain pork?

No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Dark chocolate contain gelatine?

No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Dark chocolate contain alcohol?

No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.

Is Dark chocolate halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Dark chocolate. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.

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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.