Why is Lindt chocolate negro Limon con Gengibre con amandes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the bar is made from refined cocoa mass, added sugar, almond pieces and includes industrial ingredients such as soy lecithin as an emulsifier, a natural lemon‑ginger flavoring, and pectin as a gelling agent, all of which place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑health diet?

The 46 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular diabetic consumption, while the 17 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk if eaten frequently.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 7 % almonds and is labeled for milk, nuts and soy allergens; anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Lindt & Sprüngli • 100 g

Lindt chocolate negro Limon con Gengibre con amandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt’s Chocolate Negro Limon con Gengibre con Amandes is a dark chocolate bar enriched with almonds, lemon juice and ginger, classified in the Sugary snacks (Chocolate products) dietary family. It receives a Nutri-Score of E and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, containing 46 g of sugar, 17 g of saturated fat per 100 g and only 0.08 g of salt, alongside soy lecithin emulsifier and natural lemon‑ginger flavor. While the bar delivers a flavorful combination of cocoa, almonds and spice, its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels mean it should be enjoyed sparingly as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal534 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

This chocolate bar provides 46 g of sugar per 100 g, higher than the average 40.3 g for sugary snack bars, has 17 g of saturated fat, slightly below the category average of 19 g, and contains only 0.08 g of salt, well under the typical 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir extra-fin traditionnel, aux amandes, au jus de citron et à la pointe de gingembre. Ingrédients: sucre, pâte de cacao, amandes 7%, beurre de cacao, beurre laitier concentré, jus de citron à base de concentré 1%, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), arôme naturel de citron et gingembre, gélifiant (pectine), gingembre 0,1%, huile essentielle de citron. Peut contenir d'autres fruits à coque et des graines de sésame. Cacao: 47% minimum.

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