Why is Cioccolato fondente classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and vanilla extract; the presence of refined sugar and an added emulsifier places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content of this dark chocolate affect people with diabetes or those managing blood glucose?

With 27.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can raise blood glucose levels, so individuals with diabetes should limit portion size and consider it an occasional treat rather than a regular snack.

Is this product suitable for specific dietary patterns such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

The bar is vegan and gluten‑free because it contains no animal ingredients or wheat, but its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Jd Gross, chocolat noir • 125g

Cioccolato fondente

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cioccolato fondente is a 70% dark chocolate bar marketed under the JD Gross brand and sold at Lidl, packaged in a 125 g portion and certified vegan and fair‑trade. Its nutritional profile shows high fat (40 g) and saturated fat (24.8 g) alongside high sugar (27.2 g) but very low salt (0.01 g), delivering 545 kcal per 100 g, with a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed. Belonging to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, it offers notable fiber (11.7 g) and cocoa butter benefits, yet the elevated sugar and saturated fat make it a less healthy option for frequent consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal545 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat24.8 g

Carbohydrates31.9 g

Sugars27.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack items, this chocolate contains less sugar and salt but considerably more fat, saturated fat and energy, while providing roughly double the fiber and slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Massa di cacao, zucchero, burro di cacao, emulsionante: lecitine (soia); estratto di vaniglia

84%

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Nestlé, Perugina

85g