Why is Excellence Noir Caramel à la pointe de sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is considered ultra‑processed because it contains refined sugar, caramelised sugar, emulsifiers such as soy lecithin and rapeseed lecithin, and added flavouring; the only listed additive is E322 (lecithin) and its variant E322i.

How does the high sugar content of this chocolate affect individuals with diabetes or hypertension?

At 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit or avoid it, and the moderate 0.4 g of salt may contribute to sodium intake for those managing hypertension.

Is this chocolate suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet, considering its ingredients and allergens?

The product is not vegan because it contains dairy ingredients (lactose, butterfat, skimmed‑milk powder) and is therefore unsuitable for vegans, but it does not list any wheat‑derived components, making it generally gluten‑free although cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

Lindt • 100 g

Excellence Noir Caramel à la pointe de sel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Excellence Noir Caramel à la pointe de sel is a 100 g dark chocolate bar that blends cocoa paste, caramel grains, caramelised sugar, and a pinch of fleur de sel. It falls under the sugary snacks and chocolate products categories (PNNS groups), carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to refined sugars, emulsifiers (soy and rapeseed lecithin) and added flavourings. Nutritionally, the bar is high in sugar (52 g), saturated fat (17 g) and overall fat, with moderate salt (0.4 g) and contains milk and soy allergens, making it energy‑dense but low in fiber or protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, significantly higher than the 40.3 g average for sugary snacks, its saturated fat (17 g) and salt (0.4 g) are modestly lower than typical values, resulting in an overall energy of roughly 506 kcal, just under the category’s average of 519 kcal.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, grains de caramel (sucre, lactose, beurre laitier concentré, poudre de lait écrémé, émulsifiant (lécithine de colza)) 6%, sucre caramélisé (sucre, beurre de cacao) 6%, beurre de cacao, beurre laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), fleur de sel 0,3%, arôme.

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