Why is Champs-Elysees classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made with many refined ingredients and several food additives, which places it in the NOVA 4 category; it contains emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), stabilizer sorbitol (E420), preservative sorbic acid (E200), raising agent sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), glucose syrup, invert sugar, and a small amount of aluminium foil coating, all of which are typical of ultra-processed confectionery.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this chocolate assortment affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 51 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, although the low salt (0.15 g per 100 g) is less problematic for hypertension.

Is the hazelnut praline in Champs-Elysees a concern for people with tree nut allergies?

Yes, the hazelnut praline contains hazelnuts and also almond praline, both of which are tree nuts; anyone with a hazelnut, almond, or general tree-nut allergy should avoid this confection.

Lindt • 469 g e

Champs-Élysées

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Champs-Elysees is an assorted chocolate candy product from Lindt classified under the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is rated as NOVA 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed confection with high levels of sugars (51 g per 100 g), saturated fat (20 g per 100 g) and energy (around 560 kcal per 100 g), while containing low salt. The mix also provides some positive aspects such as real cocoa, milk powder and hazelnut-almond pralines, but it includes common allergens (gluten, milk, nuts, soy) and several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal562 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g total fat, 7.0 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), Champs-Elysees contains slightly less sugar and salt but markedly more saturated fat (20 g) and higher energy (around 560 kcal vs 373 kcal), placing it on the upper end of the category's nutrient density.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matières grasses végétales (palme, coprah), lactose, praliné noisettes (noisettes, sucre) 9,6%, poudre de lait, beurre laitier concentré, praliné amandes (amandes, sucre) 2,2%, noisettes 1,6%, amandes 1%, poudre de lait écrémé, sucre inverti, sirop de glucose, éclats de gaufrettes (farine de blé, farine de riz, sucre, dextrose, poudre à lever (bicarbonate de sodium), sel, arôme naturel de vanille) 0,5%, émulsifiant, (lécithine de soja), cacao maigre, stabilisant (sorbitol), meringue lactée (sucre, amidon de blé, protéines de lait, vanilline) 0,3%, éclats de cacao, extrait de malt d'orge, arômes, arômes naturels, sel, conservateur (acide sorbique). Peut contenir de l'œuf et d'autres fruits à coque,

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