
Dove Dark Chocolate Candy Bar
What You Should Know
Dove Dark Chocolate Candy Bar (1.44 oz) is the individually wrapped semisweet chocolate bar you’ll spot in the checkout aisle, candy gondolas, and seasonal display bins near gum, mints, and other impulse treats. It sits alongside other single-serve chocolate bars and premium mass-market confections in supermarkets, drugstores, and convenience stores. This bar works as a small everyday indulgence: a single-serving treat for a lunchbox, a movie-night pick, a quick roadside sweet on a road trip, or a little reward after errands. Dove’s brand positioning is upscale mass-market indulgence—marketed as smooth, silky chocolate with a slightly premium feel, often targeted to adults seeking a small luxury in daily life; marketing leans into self-care and comforting moments rather than kid-focused characters or toys. Label characteristics include a quality cue (“Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa”), classic logo and glossy packaging that imply decadence; it carries no organic or “all-natural” certification beyond the Rainforest Alliance claim and lists “natural flavor” and soy lecithin among ingredients, which can create a mild health halo but not a clean-label claim. Processing context: this is an industrially manufactured confection made from refined ingredients and additives for texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: expect a compact, slightly glossy bar with a snap when broken, melting to a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and medium-intensity cocoa bitterness balanced by pronounced sweetness. Packaging is foil and paper or plastic sleeve, facilitating one-handed eating; the ritual is simple—unwrap, break or bite, savor a brief moment of chocolatey comfort.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SEMISWEET, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE†,, CHOCOLATE PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI†,, COCOA, BUTTER†,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN, NATURAL, FLAVOR)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This single-serve chocolate bar contains refined ingredients (sugar, processed cocoa), emulsifiers (soy lecithin), and flavoring and is industrially formulated for consistency and shelf life, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Dove Dark Chocolate Candy Bar
The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? Dove Dark Chocolate is definitely a treat, packing in 220 calories and 19 grams of added sugars per serving. While it offers some enjoyment, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your sugar intake. Think of it as a delightful indulgence rather than a health food!
