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

Because it is made from refined sugar, cocoa mass, glucose syrup, cocoa butter, butter oil and includes several industrial ingredients such as lecithins (emulsifier), invertase (humectant), agar (gelling agent), citric acid (acid), peppermint oil and other processing aids, it meets the criteria for an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4).

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 63.1 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the product unsuitable for people with diabetes, while its very low salt (0.02 g) does not pose a significant risk for hypertension but the overall high sugar still makes it a poor choice for heart-healthy diets.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for individuals with soy allergies?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and can trigger allergic reactions in soy-sensitive people; although it is a highly refined ingredient that many tolerate, anyone with a known soy allergy should avoid this mint chocolate.

J. D. GROSS • 200g

Chocolate Mints - Zartbitter Täfelchen Minze

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mint Chocolate is a dark chocolate confection filled with peppermint, classified under the 'Sugary snacks' and 'Chocolate products' dietary families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, high sugar (63.1 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (10 g per 100 g), with modest fiber (4.5 g) and very low salt (0.02 g). While it offers a minty taste and a small amount of fiber and bears Rainforest Alliance certification for sustainable cocoa, the product is high in added sugars, contains milk and soy allergens, and is therefore not ideal for low-sugar or allergen-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars63.1 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 63.1 g of sugar per 100 g, far exceeding the average 40.25 g for sugary snacks, while its saturated fat (10 g) is below the average saturated fat (18.99 g) and its salt (0.02 g) is well under the average 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Zucker, Glukosesirup, Kakaobutter, Pflanzenfett (Palmkern, Palm, Shea), Kakaomasse, Wasser, stark entöltes Kakaopulver, Butterreinfett, Emulgator: Lecithine; Pfefferminzöl 0,05%, Feuchthaltemittel: Invertase; natürliches Aroma, Säuerungsmittel: Zitronensäure; Geliermittel: Agar-Agar; Speisesalz. Kakao: 40 %

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