Why is Excellence Milk Sea Salt Caramel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, caramel and emulsifiers, all of which undergo multiple industrial steps that place it in the ultra-processed category; its additives include lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier and a flavoring compound to enhance taste.

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

With 57 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g exceeds typical low‑sodium recommendations and may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk powder in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the chocolate contains milk powder and lactose within the caramel component, so it is not safe for those who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy.

Lindt • 100 g e

Excellence Milk Sea Salt Caramel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Excellence Milk Sea Salt Caramel is a milk-chocolate bar with caramel and sea salt that falls under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high sugar (57 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (20 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.6 g per 100 g) content. While it offers a rich cocoa flavor with at least 30 percent cocoa solids, it also contains additives such as lecithin (E322), flavorings and milk-derived ingredients, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal550 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this chocolate contains considerably more sugar (57 g vs 40.3 g), slightly higher saturated fat (20 g vs 19 g) and more salt (0.6 g vs 0.42 g), resulting in a marginally higher energy content (~537 kcal vs 519 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

sugar, cocoa butter, caramel seeds (sugar, lactose, concentrated dairy butter, skim milk powder, emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin)) 15%, milk powder, cocoa paste, lactose condensed milk butter, skim milk powder extracted from barley malt, salt flower 0,3%, emulsifier (lecithin), aroma, may contain sesame seeds and nuts, cocoa: 30% minimum ,

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