Buyers ordering for a mixed group
If you do not know everyone’s taste, compare a labelled 70% bar with smaller quantities of higher-cocoa options before committing to one variety. Check allergens for every bar you plan to share.
Who is this for?
Buyers ordering for dark-chocolate enthusiasts
If recipients already ask for higher cocoa levels, compare clearly labelled 78% and 100% bars rather than treating all dark chocolate as the same choice. A 100% cocoa bar warrants particular care when ordering for other people.
Buyers checking dietary requirements
When bars are for several recipients, assess the ingredients and allergen statement on each exact flavour and variant. A vegan recipe or a bar made without milk does not, by itself, settle a milk-allergy question.
What should you check?
Choose a cocoa range that suits the recipients, then check the exact packs and the quantity needed for the order.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa level | Read the cocoa-solids percentage on the exact bar. For a like-for-like nutrition comparison, use sugars per 100g: Lindt Shop UK lists 29g for EXCELLENCE 70% and 17g for EXCELLENCE 78%. Those figures apply to those bars, not every 70% or 78% recipe. | I am ordering for people with different tastes, so I would start with a labelled 70% option and consider higher percentages for those who request them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen statement for every variant. Lindt Shop UK says its EXCELLENCE 70% has a vegan recipe but is not suitable for people with a milk allergy; its 78% bar contains milk fat. Montezuma’s Chocolate lists possible milk, nut and peanut traces for Absolute Black 100%. | Before sharing the order, I need to know which exact bars each recipient can have; a dietary description alone is not enough to make that decision. |
| Order quantity | Check the number of bars, each bar’s weight, eligible variants and available quantity. Lindt Shop UK lists a selection of nine 100g EXCELLENCE bars; Montezuma’s Chocolate excludes Absolute Black from its five-bar multibuy. | Will the chosen format provide enough of the right bars for everyone, or do I need to order individual bars in several quantities? |
Common buying mistakes
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Treating every dark bar as the same choice
The manufacturer-labelled examples here range from 70% to 100% cocoa, so one high-cocoa selection may not suit everyone in a shared order.
Compare the stated cocoa percentages and try a small selection if recipients’ preferences are unknown.
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Using a vegan claim as a milk-allergy check
Lindt Shop UK says its EXCELLENCE 70% bar has a vegan recipe but is not suitable for people with a milk allergy. Montezuma’s Chocolate says Absolute Black is made without milk yet may contain traces of milk.
Check the exact pack’s ingredients and allergen statement for each recipient rather than relying on a general dietary description.
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Assuming every bar qualifies for a multibuy
A selection offer may exclude the variant you intend to order: Montezuma’s Chocolate excludes Absolute Black 100% from its five-bar multibuy.
Confirm eligible variants, individual weights and the number of bars before placing a larger order.
Brand references for dark chocolate
These ranges offer different labelled cocoa levels and formats; check the individual bar rather than assuming a claim applies across the brand.
Lindt
The EXCELLENCE range offers labelled 70% and 78% 100g bars, as well as a selection in which buyers choose nine 100g bars, according to Lindt Shop UK.
- Its product listings give cocoa percentages, ingredients and sugars per 100g for the 70% and 78% bars.
- The 70% vegan-recipe bar is not suitable for people with a milk allergy, according to Lindt Shop UK; the 78% recipe contains milk fat.
Montezuma’s
Montezuma’s Chocolate lists a 74% dark bar and Absolute Black, a 100% cocoa bar for recipients who specifically want an unsweetened option.
- The manufacturer lists cocoa mass as the sole ingredient of Absolute Black and describes it as having no added sugar.
- Absolute Black may contain traces of milk, nuts and peanuts and is excluded from the brand’s five-bar multibuy.
Cadbury
Cadbury UK lists Bournville Classic Dark as a 100g bar and describes it as vegetarian-friendly.
- It gives buyers a named dark-chocolate bar to consider when planning a shared selection.
- Check the exact pack’s cocoa-solids percentage before treating it as equivalent to a labelled 70% or higher bar.
Hotel Chocolat
Hotel Chocolat lists a 70% Dark Chocolate Slab Selector for buyers considering a smaller mixed selection.
- The selector provides a stated 70% cocoa option.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information for each slab chosen.
Dark chocolate bars on Joybuy
These individually listed bars offer stated cocoa levels from 72% to 90% for a shared order or for recipients who request higher-cocoa chocolate. Check how many of each bar you can order before planning the full quantity.
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Morrisons The Best Dominican Republic 72% Dark Chocolate 100g
A 72% cocoa, 100g bar to consider when selecting a labelled cocoa level for a shared order. Check the exact pack’s allergen statement and the quantity available before ordering for several people.
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Lindt EXCELLENCE 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate 100g
This 85% cocoa, 100g bar is a higher-cocoa option for recipients who ask for one. Check its exact ingredients, allergen statement and available quantity before adding it to a shared order.
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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate 85% 90g
An 85% cocoa bar in a 90g size. Account for that weight when planning quantities alongside 100g bars, and check the exact pack’s allergen statement.
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Lindt EXCELLENCE 90% Cocoa Supreme Dark Chocolate 100g
This 90% cocoa, 100g bar is worth considering for recipients who specifically request a higher stated cocoa level. Confirm the exact ingredients, allergens and available quantity before ordering.
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Morrisons The Best Ecuador 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate 100g
An 85% cocoa, 100g option for recipients seeking a higher labelled cocoa level. Check the exact pack’s ingredients and allergen statement, then confirm the quantity available for your order.
Questions about bulk buying
Does “dark chocolate” always mean a high cocoa percentage?
Do not use “dark” alone to choose a cocoa level: read the percentage on the exact bar. UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs guidance says a declaration such as “X% minimum” is required for most chocolate products covered by the rules.
Where should I start when ordering for a group?
A clearly labelled 70% bar is a starting point if recipients’ preferences are unknown; add higher-cocoa bars for people who request them. Trying a small selection first can help you avoid committing the whole order to one cocoa level.
Is a vegan dark bar suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
Not necessarily. Lindt Shop UK says its EXCELLENCE 70% bar has a vegan recipe but is not suitable for people with a milk allergy because it is made in a facility using milk. Check the exact pack’s ingredients and allergen statement.
What allergen information should I check on prepacked bars?
Check each variant’s ingredients list and allergen statement. The UK Food Standards Agency says prepacked food must carry an ingredients list and that allergens present in the product must be emphasised each time they appear in that list.
How do I compare formats for a larger order?
Compare the number of bars, individual weights, eligible variants and quantity available. Lindt Shop UK lists a selection of nine 100g EXCELLENCE bars, while Montezuma’s Chocolate excludes Absolute Black 100% from its five-bar multibuy.