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

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation includes added sugars, soy lecithin (E322), carrageenan (E407), and other emulsifiers that are industrially derived rather than whole‑food ingredients.

How does the sugar and salt content of Danette noir extra affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The high sugar level (16.6 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for diabetics, while the low salt amount (0.14 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall calorie and sugar load should be limited.

Is the soy lecithin in Danette noir extra a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with soy allergy should avoid this product.

Danone • 500 g (4× 125 g)

Danette noir extra

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Danette noir extra is a refrigerated chocolate dairy dessert from Danone, belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts families. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food, containing added sugars, soy‑derived lecithin, carrageenan and other additives, and it lists milk and soy as allergens. Per 100 g it provides 128 kcal, 3.7 g protein and 2.5 g saturated fat, but also 16.6 g sugars and 0.14 g salt, making it relatively high in sugar while offering modest protein and calcium.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates19.3 g

Sugars16.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, Danette noir extra contains significantly more sugar and carbohydrates and less protein and fat, while its salt and saturated‑fat levels are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

LAIT demi-écrémé (72,4%), sucre, crème (LAIT), cacao maigre, chocolat noir (2,2%) (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre, émulsifiant (lécithine de SOJA), arôme), épaississants (amidon transformé, carraghénanes), LAIT écrémé concentré ou en poudre, amidon.

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Danone, Danette

6 x 125 g