Is J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Halal?

Q: Is J. D. GROSS Raspberry Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa halal?

No haram ingredients are listed, but vanilla extract is doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandJ. D. GROSS

Barcode20177201

CategoryChocolate

Data updated2026-09-21

Ingredients, colour-coded

Cocoa MassSugarCocoa ButterGlucose-Fructose SyrupRice Flour0.5% Concentrated Raspberry PuréeEmulsifier: Soya LecithinsPalm FatNatural FlavouringRice StarchThickener: PectinsAcid: Citric AcidVanilla ExtractBlack Carrot Concentrate. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 70% Minimum

HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

DoubtfulVanilla extract
Vanilla extract is made with alcohol. Many scholars allow it because the amount is tiny and it is not intoxicating in food; others avoid it. Vanilla flavouring, vanillin and vanilla pods are fine.

Full ingredient list

Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Rice Flour, 0.5% Concentrated Raspberry Purée, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins; Palm Fat, Natural Flavouring, Rice Starch, Thickener: Pectins; Acid: Citric Acid; Vanilla Extract, Black Carrot Concentrate. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 70% Minimum.

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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-09-25. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.