This time-honored German chocolatier has made some “accidentally” vegan chocolate bars for years. But they recently released a full line of milkless chocolate bars made specifically for dairy-free needs. Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars first popped up in Europe, but four flavors are now gaining distribution in the U.S. and Canada. They include Smooth Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Crunchy Almonds, and Roasted Peanut.
Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars Go Nutty with New Varieties
The latest line of Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars is crafted to mimic the creamy consistency of milk chocolate. They use a blend of almond flour and hazelnut paste for a smooth and rich finish. The cocoa beans are sustainably sourced from Nicaragua.
Please note that the ingredients and nutrition facts listed below are based on the UK packaging of Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars. There might be slight differences in the US product. In the UK, nutrition facts are by the 100 grams (3.5 ounces), but in the US, chocolate is usually listed by the ounce. This is why the nutrition data looks much higher than other chocolate bars sold in the US.
Smooth Chocolate
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, fat reduced almond flour, hazelnut paste, soy lecithin, ground vanilla beans. contains soy, nuts. may contain traces of peanuts, other nuts, gluten, milk, egg, sesame​​​​​.Â
Nutrition (per 100 grams / 3.5 ounces): 566 calories, 37g fat, 10mg sodium, 45g carbs, 44g sugars, 10g protein.*
Salted Caramel
Nutrition (per 100 grams / 3.5 ounces): 545 calories, 32g fat, 310mg sodium, 57g carbs, 50g sugars, 6.2g protein.*
Crunchy Almonds
Nutrition (per 100 grams / 3.5 ounces): 565 calories, 40g fat, 10mg sodium, 38g carbs, 34g sugars, 9.7g protein.*
Roasted Peanut
Nutrition (per 100 grams / 3.5 ounces): 573 calories, 40g fat, 370mg sodium, 37g carbs, 35g sugars, 14g protein.*
More Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars
The varieties labeled as vegan are produced and marketed specifically as vegan chocolate bars, while the other varieties are made without dairy and considered “accidentally” vegan.
- 61% Fine
- 74% Intense
- 81% Extra Intense
- Dark Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate with Marzipan
- Vegan Crunchy Whole Hazelnuts
- Vegan Sesame
More Facts on Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars
- Price: $3.99 per 3.5-ounce (100 gram) bar
- Availability: Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars are sold at specialty grocers in the US (like Gelson’s, New Seasons, and other regional stores), Canada, UK, and throughout Europe. You can also order them online. In Canada, you can order them from Good Rebel and Vegan Supply. In the U.S., you can order them from GTFO It’s Vegan and Chocolate & More Delights. Expanded distribution in North America is anticipated.
- Certifications: Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars are Certified Vegan.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Most of the bars appear to be gluten-free by ingredients, but are not certified.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Ritter Sport website at www.ritter-sport.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.Â
