Is there gluten or barley malt in Lindt chocolate?
Gluten can be found in several premium chocolate products that Lindt & Sprüngli produces; either as a cereal ingredient or as a barley component. For consumers who are sensitive to gluten, we do offer certain premium chocolate products that are manufactured without cereal or barley malt, which may be suitable for consumers with such dietary restrictions. These offerings include our white chocolate products, as well as high cocoa content chocolate bars from our EXCELLENCE line – 70%, 78%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99% and 100%.
Gluten information for products available on our website can be found listed under the Nutrition Information section. Please always refer to a product’s packaging for definitive information.
We are sensitive to the fact that there are consumers who are unable to enjoy all of our chocolate at this time, and we hope that in the future we will be able to extend more product offerings to accommodate our consumers with varying dietary requirements.
Are Lindt products nut allergen safe?
Unfortunately, no Lindt product is 100% guaranteed nut allergen safe. All Lindt manufacturing facilities process nut products, so there is a potential for cross contamination. The “may contain tree nuts” warning informs you that the product may contain minute traces of tree nuts because they are produced on the same production lines.
Since 2016, none of our production sites globally has processed peanuts. However, our new Dubai Style Milk Chocolate bar includes a “may contain sesame, peanuts, and other tree nuts” warning as a precautionary measure. This is because cross-contamination with a raw material cannot be entirely ruled out.
Though Lindt incorporates the most thorough cleaning processes following Good Manufacturing Practices and Preventive Controls, trace amounts may cross contact with other products within the factory. According to allergen experts, a simple nut protein trace can cause an allergic reaction, and we advise you to consult your physician for a consumption recommendation. Lindt is aware of the growing prevalence of restricted diets due to nut allergies, and we are sensitive to the fact that these consumers may not be able to enjoy our chocolate at this time.
Do Lindt products contain soy lecithin?
Soy lecithin can be found in our regular dark chocolate products, as well as milk and white chocolate. The EXCELLENCE 85%, 90%, 95%, 99% and 100% bars are our only products that do not contain soy lecithin. We have an allergen control program in place and adhere to a strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) system in order to reduce the risk of cross contamination. However, we do label all of our products with “may contain traces of soy” as a precaution for the most sensitive consumers.
Do Lindt products contain milk or whey?
Lindt uses skim milk, whole milk powder, and other dairy ingredients in many of our chocolate products. While our white and milk chocolate products contain the most, our 70%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99% and 100% EXCELLENCE Bars and Non-dairy Oatmilk products do not have milk products in them. All Lindt manufacturing facilities process milk, dark and white chocolate products. We have an allergen control program in place, and adhere to a strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) system in order to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however, we do label all of our chocolate products that do not contain milk as an ingredient with the statement “may contain milk” or “Manufactured on equipment that also processes products containing milk” as a precaution for those that are most sensitive to milk and whey.