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Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, a Touch of Sea Salt
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Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, a Touch of Sea Salt

Lindt
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, a Touch of Sea Salt presents itself as a small, refined indulgence in American grocery aisles. You’ll typically find it in the candy and chocolate aisle—often shelved with other premium bars, baking chocolate, truffles, and seasonal gift boxes—or displayed in specialty chocolate endcaps near holiday and gift items. It suits quiet, intentional occasions: an after-dinner treat paired with a digestif, a small element of a gift basket, or a finishing touch for holiday baking. The Lindt brand positions this bar as a gourmet, master-chocolatier product aimed at adult consumers who value craftsmanship and a slightly elevated experience rather than mass-market candy for kids. Packaging leans premium and minimal: a foil-wrapped bar inside a tasteful, logo-driven box, portioned into bite-size squares for sharing or savoring. Labeling emphasizes quality and flavor rather than health claims—there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications, and it isn’t marketed as a children’s product; rather it benefits from a “luxury” halo tied to Lindt’s Swiss heritage. In plain terms, this is a manufactured, packaged chocolate confection made from processed chocolate and added sugar and fats. Sensory notes highlight a firm snap and smooth, melt-in-mouth texture from cocoa butter, with intermittent crunchy crystals of hand-harvested sea salt that lift the dark chocolate’s bittersweet profile. Rituals around the bar are deliberate: unwrap, break a square, let it melt slowly while sipping coffee or wine, or chop pieces into recipes for brownies and cookies. Its story in grocery culture is as an affordable luxury—accessible sophistication for gifting, entertaining, or solo indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sugar,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Milkfat,, Soy, Lecithin, (Emulsifier),, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The bar is a packaged confection made from refined ingredients (sugar, processed chocolate components, added milkfat, emulsifiers) and industrial processing, fitting the NOVA group for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, a Touch of Sea Salt

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! This chocolate has some sugar and fat, but it also offers a delightful treat when enjoyed in moderation. If you’re looking for a sweet indulgence that satisfies without overdoing it, this chocolate can fit into a balanced diet quite nicely!

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
gift-giving

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