Why is Crusti Choc classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, dairy powders, soy lecithin and other processed ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) which acts as an emulsifier, and the combination of multiple refined components places it in NOVA 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in Crusti Choc affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics; its 0.42 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to increased sodium intake for those monitoring blood pressure.

Based on its ingredients, is Crusti Choc suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the bar contains milk powder, whey, butterfat and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan, it is high in carbs and therefore not keto‑friendly, it is not certified halal, and it includes wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet.

FIN CARRÉ, Lidl • 200 g (2 x 100g)

Crusti Choc

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crusti Choc is a milk chocolate bar with 15% crunchy cereals, classified under the chocolate products family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and the presence of added sugars, dairy powders, soy lecithin (E322) and other additives. While it provides 514 kcal, 26.5 g of fat and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g, the product is high in sugars (50.2 g), saturated fat (15.9 g), low in fiber (1.8 g) and contains allergens such as milk, soy, gluten and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal514 kcal

Fat26.5 g

Saturated Fat15.9 g

Carbohydrates61.4 g

Sugars50.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, Crusti Choc contains more sugar (50.2 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates (61.4 g vs 49.7 g), but less total fat (26.5 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (15.9 g vs 19.0 g), with similar salt and slightly lower calories.

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, 15 % céréales croustillantes (farine de riz, sucre, farine de maïs, malt de blé, gluten de blé, cacao maigre en poudre, sel, lait écrémé en poudre), pâte de cacao, lait entier en poudre, lait écrémé en poudre, poudre de lactosérum (lait), beurre concentré (lait), émulsifiant : lécithines (soja); extrait de vanille, pâte de noisettes

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