
Cella's Dark Chocolate Box
What You Should Know
Cella's Dark Chocolate Box is a small 5 oz confection that you’ll typically find in the seasonal or candy aisle, shelved near other boxed chocolates, Valentine’s and holiday confections, and specialty fruit-filled candies. It reads like an impulse or gift item — something shoppers pick up for a romantic treat, a hostess gift, or a quick indulgence. The brand leans on nostalgic, old-fashioned chocolate-box associations, targeting adults who want a perceived classic or retro indulgence rather than a gourmet bean-to-bar audience; marketing cues aim for approachable giftability rather than artisanal provenance. The label may imply indulgence and specialty through dark chocolate messaging, but it does not carry organic or clean-label certifications; instead you’ll find typical commercial claims and colorful graphics that appeal to gift-givers and seasonal buyers, sometimes near kid-friendly packaging although flavors and preservatives are more industrial. In plain terms it’s a highly processed confection: the cherries are preserved with sulfur dioxide, the chocolate contains emulsifiers, and the recipe uses added corn syrup, artificial flavors, and FD&C Red 40 coloring. Sensory notes: a glossy dark chocolate shell gives way to a chewy, syrupy cherry center — sweet and sticky with a slight tartness from citric acid and a soft, yielding texture rather than fresh fruit bite. Packaged in a small paperboard or foil-lined box, it’s eaten as a pocket treat, passed around at gatherings, or offered on dessert plates. The ritual is compact and ceremonial: unwrap, bite through chocolate, savor the cherry filling, and return the box to a pantry shelf for future snacking or gifting.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Semi-Sweet, Chocolate, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin, (An, Emulsifier)},, Cherries, Treated, with, Sulfur, Dioxide, (A, Preservative),, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (A, Preservative),, Artificial, Flavor,, Calcium, Chloride,, Artificial, Color, (FD&C, Red, 40),, Milk..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Sulfur Dioxide - Synthetic preservative
- •FD&C Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, artificial flavor and color, preservatives, emulsifiers) and is a manufactured confection, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Cella's Dark Chocolate Box
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? Cella's Dark Chocolate treats can definitely satisfy a sweet tooth, but they are higher in sugar and calories compared to some other snacks. If you're looking for an occasional indulgence, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not exactly a superfood!
