Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulFlavourings
The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo.
- 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, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Rice Flour, 0.5% Concentrated Raspberry Purée, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins; Palm Fat, Natural Flavouring, Rice Starch, Thickener: Pectins; Acid: Citric Acid; Vanilla Extract, Black Carrot Concentrate. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 70% Minimum.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is cocoa ma and the list has 11 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian, vegan. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- flavourings (doubtful): The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the flavourings.
- 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.
J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa: pack details
| Pack size | 125 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Lidl |
| Sold in | Bulgaria, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland |
| Contains (allergens) | soybeans |
| May contain | milk, nuts, soybeans |
| Additives | E322, E330, E440 |
| 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.
Is J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa is labelled vegan, so it is also vegetarian.
More on this type of food: Chocolate: what to check · all J. D. GROSS products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa halal-certified?
We found no halal label for J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% 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.