Why is Chocolat au lait extra fin classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, hazelnut paste and an emulsifier, it meets the NOVA 4 criteria for ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this milk chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 54 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 18 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol, and the 0.34 g of salt, although moderate, adds to sodium intake which may impact blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; hazelnut paste is present at about 0.8 % of the formulation and the product is labeled with a nuts allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Cémoi, Isaura • 300 g (3 x 100 g)

Chocolat au lait extra fin

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat au lait extra fin is a milk‑chocolate bar that falls under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with refined sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, hazelnut paste and the emulsifier lecithin (E322). Nutritionally it is high in sugars (54 g) and saturated fat (18 g) and provides 535 kcal per 100 g, while offering modest protein (8.1 g) and low fiber (1.9 g), and it contains milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this milk chocolate contains more sugar (54 g vs 40 g), slightly less total fat (31 g vs 33 g) and saturated fat (18 g vs 19 g), lower salt (0.34 g vs 0.42 g), but delivers higher calories (535 kcal vs 520 kcal) and far less fiber (1.9 g vs 6 g).

Ingredients

sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder from the alpine country 17%, cocoa mass, whey powder, anhydrous milk fat, hazelnut paste, emulsifier: lecithins, natural vanilla flavouring,

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100 g