Why is Dark Chocolate Ginger classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable oils, wheat flour and several industrial processing steps, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (refined soy lecithin), E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) and E503/E503ii (ammonium bicarbonate), used as emulsifiers and raising agents.

How does the sugar and salt content in Dark Chocolate Ginger affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should limit portion size, while its 0.23 g of salt is relatively low but still adds to daily sodium intake, requiring caution for hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in Dark Chocolate Ginger a problem for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore it is not suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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Dark Chocolate Ginger

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark Chocolate Ginger is a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4), reflecting its high levels of sugar (33.4 g/100 g), saturated fat (12.6 g/100 g) and modest salt (0.23 g/100 g). While it offers cocoa‑derived flavonoids and ginger for flavor, it also contains milk, wheat gluten and soy, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal483 kcal

Fat23.9 g

Saturated Fat12.6 g

Carbohydrates60.2 g

Sugars33.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, Dark Chocolate Ginger contains 33.4 g of sugar versus 40.2 g, 12.6 g of saturated fat versus 19 g, and only 0.23 g of salt versus 0.42 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Plain Chocolate (40%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Flavouring), Wheat Flour (Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm, Rapeseed), Golden Syrup, Butter, Ground Ginger (1.5%), Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate). Salt.

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