Are Gefen Semi-sweet chocolate chips vegan?

Gefen · Barcode 0710069040908 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

Unconfirmed: an emulsifier, flavourings, lecithin

We found no confirmed animal-derived ingredient, but the origin or meaning of an emulsifier, flavourings, lecithin is unresolved. This is not a confirmed vegan result.

What needs checkingan emulsifier, flavourings, lecithin
7 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-08-28

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, lecithin(an emulsifier), vanillin (an artificial flavor)

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

an emulsifier

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

flavourings

Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.

lecithin

Lecithin is usually plant-derived, but its source should be identified for a confident result.

Recognised ingredient entries (7)
sugarchocolate liquorcocoa butterlecithinan emulsifiervanillinan artificial flavor

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Declared allergens in the record

No allergen information is recorded. This is not an allergen-free claim.

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

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Labels reported by the source

kosherpalm oil freevegan status unknownvegetarian status unknown

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
E
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
16/100
Indicator inputs
Nutrition + processing

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy333.333 kcal
Fat33.333 g
Saturated fat20 g
Carbohydrate53.333 g
Sugars46.667 g
Fibre0 g
Protein6.667 g
Salt0 g
Sodium0 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips packageSemi-Sweet Chocolate ChipsEqual ExchangeSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product typeCook's Dark Chocolate Chips packageCook's Dark Chocolate ChipsSainsbury's,by sainsbury'sSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchRaspberry Chocolate Chip Luscious Raspberries, Studded With Delectable Chocolate Chips Mmmm-Azing! packageRaspberry Chocolate Chip Luscious Raspberries, Studded With Delectable Chocolate Chips Mmmm-Azing!Luna Pops LlcSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchSweet Potato Chips packageSweet Potato ChipsOne Potato Two PotatoSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match

Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Gefen product?

No. This page covers Gefen Semi-sweet chocolate chips, barcode 0710069040908. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of an emulsifier, flavourings, lecithin needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 0710069040908 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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