Looking for chocolate that skips the heavy processing but keeps the flavour? You’re not alone. More people are cutting out ultra processed foods (UPFs but still want to enjoy a sweet treat now and then.
This guide rounds up some of the best non UPF chocolate brands available in the UK — from organic and Fairtrade makers to dairy-free favourites and small-batch gems. Whether you love it dark and intense or smooth and creamy, these brands prove you don’t need emulsifiers, flavourings or additives to enjoy good chocolate.
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⭐ Top Non UPF Chocolate Brands in the UK ⭐
Here are some of the best brands that offer upf free chocolate options.
🎁 Cocoa Loco
Cocoa Loco is a charming, organic chocolate company based in West Sussex. They produce handmade bars, truffles, buttons, and gifts — all crafted with simple, Fairtrade ingredients and no unnecessary additives. Their dark and milk chocolate options are free from emulsifiers and flavourings, making them a solid non UPF choice. They’re on the pricier side, so they’re ideal as an occasional treat or thoughtful gift.
Bonus: Their packaging is plastic-free and eco-friendly, so it’s a win for the planet too.
🍬Try their popular dark chocolate praline truffles → or one of their chocolate bars →
🍃 Chocolate Tree
Chocolate Tree has been crafting award-winning organic chocolate since 2005, with a mission to protect biodiversity and make a positive impact on people and the planet. Based in East Lothian, Scotland, they work with agro-forested cacao from smallholder farms in South and Central America, taking a down-to-earth but artisanal approach to chocolate making.
Their range includes single estate origin dark bars, hot chocolate flakes, and artisan treats, all made with simple, sustainably sourced ingredients. Many of their bars are free from emulsifiers and artificial flavourings.
🍬 Try: Fruit & Nut → or Winter Spice →
🛒 Where to buy: Online via Chocolate Tree’s website
🍫 Montezuma’s (Select Bars)
A long-standing favourite among chocolate lovers looking for simplicity and quality. Their dark bars — especially the Absolute Black 100% — are made with just one or two ingredients, with no added sugar or unnecessary extras. It’s intense and not for everyone, but a great choice if you’re after the purest non UPF chocolate around.
For something a little creamier, their Organic Creamy Milk Chocolate bar is a gentler option and ideal for those easing off ultra processed sweets. As always, check the label, as ingredients can vary across flavours – not all Montezuma products are UPF free.
Note: Not all bars are UPF-free — check the label, especially on flavoured varieties.
🍬 Try: Absolute Black 100% Dark Chocolate → or Organic Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar →
🛒 Where to buy: Waitrose, Sainsbury’s (selected), Ocado, Montezuma’s website
🌱 Seed and Bean (Select Bars)
Bold in flavour and ethical in approach, Seed and Bean creates organic, Fairtrade chocolate in small batches here in the UK. Many of their dark bars, like Extra Dark 85% and Raspberry & Coconut, are made without emulsifiers or flavourings – just simple ingredients. There adventurous flavour range and compostable pacakaging make them a firm favourite among conscious chocolate lovers.
Note: Some flavoured bars include natural flavouring so check the ingredients before buying.
🍬 Try: Extra Dark Bar → or Rich Milk →
🛒 Where to buy: Waitrose (selected), Ocado, Ethical Superstore, Seed and Bean website
🐿️ Ombar (Select Bars)
Ombar makes raw, organic, dairy-free chocolate using coconut sugar and simple ingredients. Their Dark 72% and Coco Mylk bars are creamy, plant-based favourites made without emulsifiers or preservatives. The brand is also big on gut-friendly benefits, with live cultures added to some bars.
Note: Some flavours varieties contain natural flavourings, so it’s best to stick to the simpler bars and double check ingredients.
🍬Try: 72% Raw Cacao Bar → or Coco Mylk Bar →
🛒 Where to buy: Ombar’s Website, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Ocado
🛍️ Where to Buy These Brands
You can find many of these chocolate brands in:
- Supermarkets – Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Ocado (especially in “Finest” or “Free From” sections)
- Online – Most brands sell directly, or via natural food shops like Planet Organic or Ethical Superstore
- Independent health food shops – Great for discovering lesser-known brands
- Farm shops and refill stores – Often stock plastic-free, organic options
👉 Looking for a product by supermarket? Check our full supermarket guide →
❓ FAQ: What Makes These Non UPF Chocolate Brands?
TThe brands we recommend focus on using simple, non-UPF ingredients — but it’s important to note that only select bars within the majority of these brand are non UPF.
The non UPF bars typically avoid:
❌ Emulsifiers (like soy lecithin, E442, E476)
❌ Artificial flavourings (or vague “flavouring” listings)
❌ Ultra processed milk powders
❌ Stabilisers or preservatives
Instead, they are made with:
✅ Cocoa mass or cacao solids
✅ Cocoa butter
✅ Unrefined or minimal sugars
✅ Non UPF milk alternatives (where used)
👉 Tip: Even brands that focus on simpler ingredients sometimes offer filled or flavoured bars that include emulsifiers or flavourings — so always double-check the label before buying.
💬 Final Thoughts
You don’t need to give up chocolate to ditch ultra processed foods — just be selective about what goes into your bar. The brands above prove that real chocolate can still be rich, delicious, ethical, and satisfying — without all the unnecessary extras.
Have a favourite brand you think we should check out? Let us know →
👉 Back to the full guide: What Is Non UPF Chocolate? →