Green & Black’s

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘Green & Black’s Thank You Dark 70% Bar’ falls short of our clean food criteria. This organic chocolate bar, despite its high cocoa content, fails to fully commit to the organic and non-GMO standards that are at the core of our evaluation process.

The product is not completely organic. While the cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract are certified organic, the bar itself does not carry an organic certification. This discrepancy results in a deduction from its overall green leaf rating. Furthermore, the lack of a non-GMO verification contributes to its lower score, as we prioritize foods that are free from genetically modified organisms for a cleaner eating option.

Added sugars are a concern in many food products, and this chocolate bar is no exception. It contains cane sugar, which is considered a harmful added sugar due to its processing and impact on health. Our standards dictate that the presence of such ingredients necessitates a reduction in the product’s clean food rating.

The ‘Green & Black’s Thank You Dark 70% Bar’ does offer some positive attributes, such as a high percentage of cocoa solids and the use of Fairtrade ingredients. However, these aspects are overshadowed by the product’s shortcomings in adhering to organic and non-GMO principles, as well as its inclusion of added sugars.

Consumers seeking cleaner food alternatives might find this product’s ingredient list lacking. The chocolate bar does not align with the highest standards for health-conscious individuals who aim to minimize their intake of processed sugars and prioritize fully organic and non-GMO food sources. While it does make use of some certified organic ingredients, there is a clear opportunity for improvement to meet the expectations of a cleaner food product.