Why is Tablette de chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places it in group 4 because the bar includes processed ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter and an emulsifier, and it contains the additive E322 (sunflower lecithin) plus a natural vanilla flavor, which together indicate a high level of industrial processing.

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

The 47.1 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 19.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk for hypertensive individuals; however, the very low salt (0.01 g) does not add to blood‑pressure concerns.

Is the sunflower lecithin used as an emulsifier in this product a concern for people with sunflower seed allergies?

Sunflower lecithin is derived from sunflower seeds but is highly refined and generally regarded as low‑risk for most allergens; nevertheless, individuals with a confirmed severe sunflower seed allergy should avoid it as a precaution.

Fin Carré • 100 g

Tablette de chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fin Carré's Tablette de chocolat noir is a 100 g dark chocolate bar made with sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sunflower‑derived lecithin and natural vanilla flavor. It carries Fair‑trade, Sustainable‑farming and UTZ certifications, but it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and receives a Nutri‑Score of E due to its high sugar (47.1 g/100 g), high saturated fat (19.1 g/100 g) and overall high fat content, although its salt level is very low. Consequently, within the PNNS “Sugary snacks” and “Chocolate products” category, the bar offers a rich cocoa taste with ethical sourcing yet should be consumed sparingly because of its unfavorable nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal523 kcal

Fat31.8 g

Saturated Fat19.1 g

Carbohydrates49.6 g

Sugars47.1 g

Comparative Analysis

With 47.1 g of sugar per 100 g, this chocolate bar exceeds the average sugar content of 40.22 g for typical sweet snacks, its saturated fat of 19.1 g is slightly above the average 18.99 g, while its salt at 0.01 g is far lower than the 0.42 g average.

Ingredients

sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins (sunflower), natural vanilla flavour,

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