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

Rocher is built from refined sugar, palm‑derived vegetable fats, milk powder, and a hazelnut‑praline paste, all combined with industrial emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476, sunflower lecithin) and flavorings, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, earning it a NOVA 4 rating.

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

With 50 g of sugar and 0.38 g of salt per 100 g, Rocher can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and provides more sodium than typical snacks, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut praline in Rocher a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains hazelnut‑praline (22 % of the formula) and additional hazelnut pieces (3.5 %), so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid Rocher; the label also notes possible cross‑contamination with other nuts and wheat.

Suchard • 35 g

Rocher

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Rocher by Suchard is a milk chocolate confection coated with hazelnut pieces and filled with a hazelnut‑praline centre, packaged in a 35 g box. It delivers 565 kcal per 100 g, with very high sugar (50 g), saturated fat (15.5 g) and modest salt (0.38 g, Nutri‑Score E, NOVA 4), and contains milk, nuts and soy allergens as well as palm oil and emulsifiers. While it offers a small amount of fibre and cocoa flavour, the high added‑sugar level (≈46.8 g per 100 g) and non‑vegan ingredients make it an indulgent treat rather than a health‑focused snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat36.5 g

Saturated Fat15.5 g

Carbohydrates52.5 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this Rocher contains slightly less sugar (50 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far more fat (36.5 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (15.5 g vs 7.0 g), and a marginally higher salt level (0.38 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, praliné 22% (NOISETTES, sucre), pâte de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité), beurre de cacao, poudre de LAIT écrémé, éclats de NOISETTES (3.5%), lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT), BEURRE concentré, émulsifiants (lécithine de SOJA, E476, lécithine de tournesol), arômes. PEUT CONTENIR AUTRES FRUITS À COQUE ET BLÉ.

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