
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Label Serving
30 ml
Barcode
747599612824
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
3.1/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (30 ml) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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6 / 9 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, WATER, FRUCTOSE, COCOA, NATURAL FLAVOR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE-A PRESERVATIVE, SALT, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Fructose
Sweetener and humectant
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Natural Flavor
flavour
Cocoa
Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods.
Unsweetened Chocolate
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Soy Lecithin- An Emulsifier
Potassium Sorbate Preservative
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Fructose | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener and humectant | Fructose is a naturally occurring and permitted sweetener, though consumption patterns high in free sugars warrant moderation in line with dietary guidelines. |
3 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
4 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
5 Cocoa | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods. | Cocoa is a naturally occurring ingredient with a long history of culinary use and generally recognized safety profiles when consumed as part of a balanced diet. |
6 Unsweetened Chocolate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
8 Soy Lecithin- An Emulsifier | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Potassium Sorbate Preservative | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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