Ingredients, colour-coded
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
cocoa mass, cocoa butter, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cane sugar, vanilla extract
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is cocoa ma and the list has 5 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian, organic, vegan. 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.
GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa: pack details
| Pack size | 90g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | Belgium, France, Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | Madagarcar vanilla |
| May contain | milk, nuts |
| Nutri-Score | D |
| NOVA group | 3 (a 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 GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa is labelled vegan, so it is also vegetarian.
More on this type of food: Chocolate: what to check
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Frequently asked questions
Does GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa halal-certified?
We found no halal label for GREEN & BLACK's ORGANIC Intense Dark 85% Cocoa. 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.