Shoppers looking for a stated cocoa level
If the word “dark” is not specific enough for your choice, compare the cocoa percentages printed on individual bars. Galaxy, Lindt and Tony’s Chocolonely each describe a specified 70% product.
Who is choosing?
People sharing a bar during a film
Check net weight as well as the recipe. Cadbury describes Bournville Classic Dark as a 180g bar, Lindt lists EXCELLENCE Dark 70% at 100g, and Tony’s Chocolonely lists its Extra Dark 70% bar at 180g.
Allergy-aware shoppers
Read the ingredients and precautionary allergen information for the exact bar before serving it. Lindt, for example, says its EXCELLENCE Dark 70% bar may contain milk, nuts, soya and sesame and is not suitable for people with a milk allergy.
What should you check?
Start with the cocoa declaration and flavour format, then check the weight and allergen information on the bar you intend to share.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa level | Read the percentage on the exact bar. Do not treat “dark” as a fixed cocoa percentage. | I want a stated cocoa level so I can distinguish, for example, a labelled 70% bar from other dark options. |
| Flavour | Check whether the bar is plain or includes ingredients such as fruit or nuts. Read the full ingredient list for the variant. | For this film, would I rather have plain dark chocolate or a bar with flavour additions? |
| Quantity | Compare net weights in grams. A stated 180g bar contains more chocolate than a stated 100g bar; the cocoa percentage does not indicate pack size. | I need to decide how much chocolate to bring if more than one person will share it. |
| Allergens | Read the current pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and any “may contain” statement. Check the specific variant, including flavoured bars. | If someone sharing has an allergy, I need the information for the bar we will actually serve. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every dark bar has the same cocoa percentage
“Dark” alone does not identify the cocoa level of a particular bar.
Compare the percentage stated for the exact product rather than judging by its wrapper or category name.
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Treating a vegan-recipe description as milk-allergy advice
Lindt says its EXCELLENCE Dark 70% bar is made to a vegan recipe but may contain milk and is not suitable for people with a milk allergy.
Follow the current product’s ingredient and allergen wording when deciding what to serve.
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Checking cocoa percentage but not bar size
A labelled cocoa percentage does not tell you how much chocolate is in the pack. The cited Lindt bar is 100g, while the cited Cadbury and Tony’s bars are 180g.
Compare net weights before choosing an amount to share.
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Overlooking ingredients in flavoured bars
Flavour additions change the recipe, so an allergen check for one bar cannot stand in for a different variant.
Read the exact flavoured bar’s ingredient list and any precautionary allergen statement.
Dark chocolate brand references
Cadbury
Cadbury lists Bournville Classic Dark as a 180g bar, a stated weight to compare when buying for a group.
- The product is identified as dark chocolate in a 180g format.
- Check the exact pack for its cocoa declaration, ingredients and allergen information before making a more detailed comparison.
Galaxy
Galaxy describes a Fusions Dark Chocolate product with 70% cocoa.
- The stated cocoa percentage makes the specified plain dark product easier to identify.
- Check the weight and allergen information for the particular Fusions variant you choose.
Lindt
Lindt lists EXCELLENCE Dark 70% as a 100g bar with at least 70% cocoa solids.
- Both cocoa percentage and net weight are stated for this product.
- Lindt says it may contain nuts, milk, soya and sesame and is not suitable for people with a milk allergy.
Tony’s Chocolonely
Tony’s Chocolonely lists an Extra Dark 70% bar weighing 180g.
- The specified bar combines a stated 70% cocoa level with a stated 180g weight.
- Its product information warns that the bar may contain gluten, egg, milk and nuts.
Joybuy dark chocolate options
These bars offer stated sizes for planning a movie-night supply, with plain and raspberry-flavoured dark options. Check the cocoa declaration and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing.
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Morrisons The Best Ecuador 85% Dark Chocolate 100g
The 100g weight gives you a stated quantity to plan around. The product information states at least 85% cocoa solids and lists soya, with precautionary warnings for gluten, milk, nuts and peanuts; check the current pack before sharing.
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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate 70% 90g
The named 90g bar gives you a size to compare for movie night. Confirm its cocoa percentage on the current pack before selecting by strength, and check the precautionary allergen wording if almonds, hazelnuts or milk matter to anyone sharing.
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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate 85% 90g
This named 90g variant is another stated size for a smaller supply. Check the cocoa declaration on its current pack before comparing it with other percentages; its precautionary wording also calls for an allergen check concerning almonds, hazelnuts and milk.
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Morrisons The Best Dominican Republic 72% Dark Chocolate 100g
The product information states at least 72% cocoa solids and a 100g weight, so both figures can inform your choice. It lists soya and precautionary warnings for gluten, milk, nuts and peanuts; read the current pack before serving.
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Divine Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate with Raspberries 90g
For a fruit-flavoured option, this 90g bar names raspberry pieces and states at least 70% cocoa solids. Milk appears in its ingredient and allergen information, alongside precautionary warnings for gluten and nuts; check the current pack rather than relying on dietary wording elsewhere on the listing.
Frequently asked questions
Does “dark chocolate” tell me the cocoa percentage?
No. Check the declaration on the exact bar if cocoa percentage matters to your choice. Galaxy Fusions, Lindt EXCELLENCE and Tony’s Chocolonely each identify a specified dark product at 70%, but that figure should not be assumed for every dark bar.
Is dark chocolate automatically suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
No. Lindt says its EXCELLENCE Dark 70% bar may contain milk and is not suitable for people with a milk allergy, despite being made to a vegan recipe. Follow the current ingredient and allergen information for the particular bar.
What should I check before sharing a chocolate bar with someone who has an allergy?
Check the exact pack’s ingredient list, highlighted allergens and any precautionary statement such as “may contain”. Food Standards Scotland’s allergen-labelling guidance distinguishes allergens used as ingredients; warnings for possible cross-contact need attention too.
Should I put dark chocolate in the fridge before movie night?
Follow the storage directions for the bar you buy. Tony’s Chocolonely advises keeping its Extra Dark 70% bar in a cool, dark, dry place rather than in the fridge; that direction is specific to its product.