At 72% cocoa content, this bar strikes a perfect balance of bitter and sweet for most palates. Just right for the seasoned dark chocolate lover, or as a first introduction to the world of higher-cocoa-content chocolate.

Lindt & Sprüngli uses fine flavor cocoa beans (Criollo and Trinitario) from Ecuador, Madagascar, Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea and Peru. Our own sustainability program, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program, is in place in all countries we source cocoa beans from.

Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar*, cocoa butter, emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring. Cocoa: 72% minimum. May contain traces of milk, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashew nuts, pistachios, eggs, wheat and barley.

Unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin, vanilla extract.

Most dark chocolate is rich in plant chemicals called flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease. In theory, dark chocolate will contain higher flavanol content (greater health benefit). Milk chocolate contains much less, and white chocolate contains none.

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits Separate studies have shown that dark chocolate may guard against heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease. Dark chocolate seems to have anti-inflammatory effects as well as properties that help prevent blood clots and lower blood pressure.

Ghirardelli - American Heritage Since its historic beginnings in 1852, the founder Domingo Ghirardelli was dedicated to creating premium chocolate with highest quality only. Today, the historic chocolate factory at Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's landmark.

From its humble beginnings as a small confectionery shop in San Francisco, Ghirardelli has grown into a powerhouse known for its premium chocolate products and commitment to quality and innovation.

cocoa solids Dark chocolate contains 50-90% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, whereas milk chocolate contains anywhere from 10-50% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk in some form, and sugar.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is certified kosher by KOF-K Kosher Supervision, however, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is not Halal certified and we do not guarantee that our products comply with all Halal requirements. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-877-9338.

Dark chocolate is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants. Studies show it can help reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease. Studies show that dark chocolate - when it is not loaded with sugar and saturated fat - is indeed a heart-healthy chocolate treat and more.

Some research suggests that dark chocolate may help lower the risk of heart disease, reduce inflammation and insulin resistance, increase the diversity of the gut microbiome, and improve brain function.

Cacao has many health properties because of plant compounds, known as flavonoids, and can aid in blood pressure regulation, blood flow, and the prevention of blood clots.