We recommend chocolate with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 70% or more.

The CHOICE Expert Rating, our overall score that determines which products we recommend, is made up of 90% taste (35% flavour, 35% texture, 5% aroma and 25% appearance) and 10% nutrition (based on the Health Star Rating, calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage).

The taste score is weighted as follows: 35% flavour, 35% texture, 25% appearance and 5% aroma.

The nutrition score is based on the product's Health Star Rating as displayed on the pack or calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel, and converted to a percentage.

Pack price in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in August 2020.

Based on the price paid for specified pack sizes in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in August 2020.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

The percentage of cocoa solids as per the ingredients list on the pack.

As displayed on the pack.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

Size of the block in grams.

Whether the product is labelled as cooking or baking chocolate.

Whether the chocolate is suitable for vegans (contains no animal content).

Certified organic, as per the label on the pack.

Country of origin statement as displayed on the pack.