Amul Dark Chocolate 55%
Amul Dark Chocolate is produced by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at their ultra-modern facility in Mogar, Gujarat, inaugurated in September 2018[27]. The product comprises sugar as the largest ingredient, followed by cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and artificial additives including emulsifiers (E322 lecithin, E476 polyglycerol polyricinoleate) and artificial flavor compounds, placing it firmly in NOVA Tier 4 ultra-processed category[1][11].
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7g sugar per 100g (47% of product mass)**[19]. Single 40g bar = 19g sugar, reaching 76% of WHO's <25g/day free sugar recommendation for adults[1].
ICMR 2024 guidelines recommend limited discretionary sugars; this product requires strict portion control to avoid exceeding daily limits.
Ultra-processed (NOVA Tier 4). Contains artificial emulsifiers (E322, E476) and artificial flavoring substances[11].
Particle size mechanically refined to 20 micron through industrial processing. Formulation combines multiple industrial-stage processing steps away from recognizable food sources.
Cocoa butter is sole fat source; no palm oil or trans fats disclosed[1]. Saturated fat approximately 19g per 100g[52].
Cocoa butter composition is ~50% oleic acid (monounsaturated), making it comparatively more favorable than commodity saturated oils. Acceptable lipid profile for confectionery category, though high calorie density (520 kcal/100g) remains concern.
Sodium content not disclosed on official Amul dark chocolate packaging[1]. Chocolate category typically contains <50mg sodium per 100g.
No regulatory violations identified. Consumption poses minimal risk relative to WHO <2000mg/day sodium guideline for hypertension management.
Packaging describes product as made with 'finest ingredients and delicious cocoa' and emphasizes 'finest particle size (approx. 20 micron) achieved through world-class refining'[1].
Ingredient list confirms cocoa solids and cocoa butter presence; technical particle-size specification is verifiable and represents genuine manufacturing process. No evidence of ASCI violations or deceptive advertising rulings found.
No FSSAI recalls, notices, or suspensions identified for Amul Dark Chocolate through April 2026[47]. Parent entity GCMMF (since 1946) maintains regulatory compliance; chocolate facility inaugurated September 2018 with state-of-the-art automated processing[53].
No documented court cases, consumer litigation, or independent laboratory contamination findings in public records.
Per 100 g
| Energy | 520 kcal⚑ Very high caloric density. Single 150g bar = 780 kcal (~40% of 2000 kcal daily reference). Frequent consumption contributes rapidly to caloric surplus. |
| Total Fat | 32.5g⚑ Represents 50% of daily reference value. Primarily cocoa butter, a saturated fat. Portion discipline necessary to avoid lipid overload in diet. |
| Saturated Fat | ~19g⚑ Approximately 95% of total fat is saturated, derived from cocoa butter. Represents ~95% of 20g daily reference value. Cocoa butter contains 26% palmitic acid and 33% stearic acid, both saturated; however, ~50% is oleic acid (monounsaturated), relatively favorable. |
| Trans Fat | 0g (not disclosed but typically absent)⚑ No artificial trans fats mentioned in composition. Cocoa butter naturally contains minimal trans fat isomers. |
| Carbohydrate | 46.7g⚑ Essentially all carbohydrates derive from added sugar; no fiber or complex carbs disclosed. Represents 18% daily value for 2000 kcal diet. |
| Sugars (Free) | ~42-46g (estimated from 47% composition)⚑ Calculated from ingredient hierarchy where sugar is primary ingredient. Single 40g serving ≈ 19g free sugar, approaching WHO <25g/day adult limit. |
| Protein | 7.2g⚑ Sourced primarily from cocoa solids. Provides minimal nutritional value given product's sugar-to-nutrient ratio. |
| Sodium | Not disclosed on label⚑ Amul does not publish sodium content for dark chocolate variant. Chocolate category typically contains <50mg per 100g. Unlikely to pose dietary sodium concerns. |
As declared on pack
Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Cocoa Butter, Permitted Emulsifiers (E322 - Lecithin, E476 - Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Contains Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Cocoa and Vanilla)
- January 1973Amul Launches Chocolate Product Category [Source ↗]Amul Dairy · [1]
- September 2018Prime Minister Inaugurates Ultra-Modern Chocolate Manufacturing Facility [Source ↗]Amul Dairy / PMO · [2]
- September 2018Chocolate Production Capacity Increased to 1000 Metric Tons Monthly [Source ↗]Amul Dairy · [2]
Sources of truth
- [1]The unfinished dream behind Amul's foray into the chocolate industryThe Wire
- [2]The Prime Minister inaugurated Amul's new ultra-modern Chocolate plant, Take Home Ration (THR) plant & Ready-To-Use-Therapeutic Food (RUTF) plant.Amul Dairy
- [3]Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts (100g)FatSecret India
- [4]Amul Dark Chocolate - Product InformationAmul
- [5]StandardsFSSAI
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