Van Houten
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate
About Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate is made by Van Houten and sits in the Dark Chocolates category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908012192060. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.7 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 3 ingredients, starting with artificial flavor vanilla, 322, 476.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other dark chocolates before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate
- Brand
- Van Houten
- Category
- Dark Chocolates
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908012192060
- TIRS rating
- 1.7 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 3
Ingredients (3)
artificial flavor vanilla, 322, 476
Compare with similar dark chocolates
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate (this product) | 1.7 | 4 | 3 |
| Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate (Didier & Frank) | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| The Whole Truth Badaam Chocolate (The Whole Truth) | 3.4 | 3 | 0 |
| Cocoacraft 52% Dark Chocolate With Almonds (Cocoacraft) | 3.0 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate healthy?
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.7 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?
Yes. Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate?
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate lists 3 ingredients: artificial flavor vanilla, 322, 476.
Does Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
Does Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate?
Among dark chocolates rated by TruthIn, Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate (3.5), The Whole Truth Badaam Chocolate (3.4), Cocoacraft 52% Dark Chocolate With Almonds (3.0) score higher on TIRS than Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate (1.7).
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate vs Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate: which is healthier?
Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate scores 1.7 on TIRS and Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate scores 3.5, so Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate rates higher. Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate lists 3 ingredients and Didier & Frank 99% Ultimate Dark Chocolate lists 0.
What is the barcode of Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate?
The barcode (GTIN) of Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate is 8908012192060.
What is in the TruthIn report for Van Houten Professional Dark Chocolate?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.