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

The bar contains multiple refined ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, concentrated butterfat, and honey, which are combined with an emulsifier (lecithins, E322) and a natural vanilla flavor; these industrially processed components and the use of an emulsifier place it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while the 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may still contribute to overall sodium intake for those managing hypertension.

Is the peanut content in these bars a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists peanuts (19.9 % of the formulation) as an ingredient, so it poses a risk for anyone with peanut allergy and should be avoided by those individuals.

CROWNFIELD,Lidl • 4 x 40 g

Barres chocolat noir et pointe de sel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres chocolat noir et pointe de sel are dark chocolate bars with sea salt that combine almonds, peanuts, walnuts, honey and other ingredients into a 40 g snack. The product falls in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high fat (37 g), high saturated fat (7.5 g) and high sugar (19.7 g) per 100 g, but it also provides substantial fiber (6.7 g) and protein (15.5 g). It is certified Fair‑trade and UTZ, yet contains milk, nuts and peanuts allergens and its salt level is moderate, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat37.1 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates34.3 g

Sugars19.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack bars, this product delivers roughly half the sugar (19.7 g vs 28.98 g) and one‑third the salt (0.6 g vs 1.98 g) but almost double the fat (37.1 g vs 17.65 g) and calories (547 kcal vs 418 kcal), while offering markedly more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

29,2% amande, 20% chocolat de couverture noir (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, beurre concentré (lait), émulsifiant : lécithines ; arôme naturel de vanille), 19,9% arachides, sirop d'oligofructose, miel, 5,8% noix, sirop de glucose, farine complète de riz, 0,6% sel de mer, émulsifiant : lécithines.

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