Why is Les Pyrénéens Lait Noisette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined cocoa butter, cocoa paste, multiple milk powders, added sugars and vegetable fat, combined with emulsifiers and flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It lists soy lecithin (E322) as the only listed additive, used to stabilize the texture.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Although its salt is low (0.19 g), the very high saturated‑fat content (42 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and heart‑health management.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The formulation includes hazelnut paste (about 3 % of the product) and almonds, and the label notes that other tree nuts may be present, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this confection.

Lindt • 175g

Les Pyrénéens Lait Noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Pyrénéens Lait Noisette is a chocolate confection produced by Lindt and belongs to the Sugary snacks group. It provides 660 kcal per 100 g with very high fat (56 g), saturated fat (42 g) and sugars (32 g), resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The candy contains milk, hazelnuts, almonds and soy, which are common allergens, and includes the additive soy lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal660 kcal

Fat56 g

Saturated Fat42 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this chocolate contains far more fat (56 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (42 g vs 7 g) per 100 g, while its sugar level (32 g) is below the typical 53 g.

Ingredients

Matière grasse végétale de coprah, sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de _lait_, pâte de _noisettes_ 3,1%, _lactose_, beurre _laitier_ concentré, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, _amandes_, _noisettes_ 0,3%, arômes, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), sel, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir d'autres _fruits à coque_.

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