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
Cane sugar #, whole milk powder #, cocoa mass #, cocoa butter #, emulsifier (soya lecithins #), vanilla extract #.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is cane sugar # and the list has 6 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: organic. 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 Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa: pack details
| Pack size | 90 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Waitrose |
| Sold in | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | milk, soybeans |
| May contain | nuts |
| Additives | E322 |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| NOVA group | 4 (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.
What we found about Green & Black's and halal
Green & Black's is a Mondelez brand. UK retailer listings mark its organic dark chocolate bars, such as the 70% bar, as suitable for vegetarians, and the Ocado listing for the 70% bar is marked suitable for vegans. Bars carry a may-contain warning for milk or nuts.
Sources: Morrisons: Green & Black's Organic 70% Dark Chocolate Bar. More on Green & Black's
Is Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa vegetarian or vegan?
Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa 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 · all Green & Black's products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% Cocoa halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Green & Black's Organic Milk Chocolate 37% 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.