Why is Intense Dark Chocolate classified as NOVA 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is classified as NOVA 3 because its ingredients, cocoa paste, sugar, cocoa butter and added vanilla powder, are derived from processed agricultural products, yet no separate food additives are listed; the processing level reflects the combination of these refined components rather than the presence of additives.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 26 g of sugar and 26 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or cardiovascular diets unless consumed in very small portions as an occasional treat.

Are the nuts present in this chocolate a risk for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains approximately 7 % nuts and also lists nuts among possible trace allergens, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid it despite the nut content being relatively low.

GutBio • 100 g

Chocolate negro intenso

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Intense Dark Chocolate is a 100 g bar made by GutBio, certified organic and Fairtrade, produced in Belgium and sold at Aldi, packaged in aluminum and cardboard. It falls under the sugary snacks and chocolate products category, carries a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA group of 3, and is high in fat (43 g), saturated fat (26 g) and sugars (26 g) while being low in salt (0.01 g) and providing 571 kcal per 100 g. The product is vegan according to its main ingredients, carries organic and fair‑trade credentials, contains about 7 % nuts, and may contain traces of milk, soy, gluten‑containing cereals and nuts, which are important allergen considerations.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal571 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat26 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate has considerably less sugar and salt but markedly more total and saturated fat, leading to a higher overall energy content.

Ingredients

Pasta de cacao, azúcar, manteca de cacao vanilla en polvo. Puede contener trazas de leche, soja, cereales que contengan gluten y frutos de cáscara. Agricultura ecológica.

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