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Is Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandTesco
Barcode5057753211707
CategoryChocolate
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-17
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Cocoa MassSugarCocoa ButterFat Reduced Cocoa PowderEmulsifier (Sunflower Lecithins)Flavouring. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa solids 74% minimum
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

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.

Full ingredient list

Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithins), Flavouring. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa solids 74% minimum.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is cocoa ma and the list has 6 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs 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.

Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74%: pack details

Pack size100 g
Sold atTesco
Sold inFrance, United Kingdom
May containmilk, nuts, peanuts
AdditivesE322
Nutri-ScoreD
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 Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% vegetarian or vegan?

Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.

More on this type of food: Chocolate: what to check · all Tesco products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% contain pork?

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

Does Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% contain gelatine?

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

Does Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% contain alcohol?

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

Is Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74% halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Tesco Classic Dark Chocolate 74%. 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.