Quick answer: You can buy VIVE bean-to-bar dark chocolate online at vivechoc.com, with delivery across Malaysia and free delivery on orders over RM 100. VIVE chocolate is also sold at AEON, Isetan and selected stores.
Dark chocolate has become popular in Malaysia and Singapore, but not all bars labelled "dark" are made the same way. If you are looking for good dark chocolate, it helps to know what to look for on the label and where to buy it. This guide covers both.
What makes a good dark chocolate?
Many chocolate products on supermarket shelves are labelled "dark", but that does not tell you much about quality. A good dark chocolate usually has:
- A high cocoa content, 70% or more
- A short ingredient list
- Cocoa butter, not vegetable fat
- No artificial flavourings or unnecessary additives
- A sweetener level you can see on the nutrition panel
The higher the cocoa percentage, the less room there is for sugar, and the stronger the cacao flavour. Our guide to 70% vs 80% dark chocolate explains how to choose.
Types of dark chocolate you can find
1. High-cocoa bars (70% to 85%)
The most common choice. Look for a bar with cacao, cocoa butter and a sweetener, and little else.
2. No added sugar chocolate
Some bars use no sugar at all. Our Keto 80% bar is sweetened with monk fruit extract. Browse the whole No Added Sugar and Keto collection, and read our guide to the difference between no added sugar and sugar-free.
3. Bean-to-bar or artisan chocolate
Makers who control every step, from fermenting the beans to making the bar, can tell you exactly where their cacao comes from. This often shows in a more distinct flavour.
Where to buy dark chocolate online
Buying directly from the maker has some advantages. You can read the full ingredient list and nutrition details before you order, you can see the whole range in one place, and the stock is as fresh as possible. VIVE delivers across Malaysia and ships to Singapore, and orders over RM100 in Malaysia get free delivery. VIVE chocolate is also sold at AEON, Isetan and selected stores. See our full range.
For a wider look at your options in Malaysia, including specialty shops and markets, read Where to Buy Artisanal Chocolate in Malaysia.
How to read a chocolate label
- Check the first ingredient. It should be cacao or cocoa mass, not sugar.
- Look at the sweetener. Cane sugar, glucose syrup, honey and condensed milk are all sugars.
- Check the fat. Cocoa butter is what you want to see.
- Read the nutrition panel. Compare sugar per 100g and the serving size.
For more, see What Is in Dark Chocolate?
Is better chocolate more expensive?
Often, yes. Real cocoa butter, carefully selected cacao and small-batch production cost more than mass-market recipes. For many people, the stronger flavour means a small piece is enough, so one bar lasts longer.
Ready to choose? Browse our dark chocolate bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy dark chocolate online in Malaysia?
At vivechoc.com. VIVE delivers across Malaysia, and orders over RM 100 in Malaysia get free delivery.
Are there physical stores?
Yes. VIVE chocolate is sold at AEON, Isetan and selected stores.
How do I choose a good dark chocolate?
Check the cacao percentage, the ingredient list and the sweetener. Our bars use real cocoa butter and contain no vegetable oil.
