Why is Excellence Noir Menthe Intense classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, concentrated milk butter, a peppermint essential-oil flavor, and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin (listed as E322 and E322i), the bar meets the criteria for ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 47 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals, and although its salt is low, the excess sugar and saturated fat can contribute to cardiovascular risk for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier problematic for consumers with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and can trigger allergic reactions in soy-sensitive individuals, so those with a soy allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Lindt • 100 g

Excellence Noir Menthe Intense

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Excellence Noir Menthe Intense is a 100 g Lindt dark chocolate bar flavored with natural peppermint, marketed in France and classified among the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and sits in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that is high in sugar (47 g), total fat, and saturated fat (19 g), while containing milk and soy allergens and the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322). The bar offers a rich cocoa taste with a refreshing mint note but its high energy density and low fiber make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this Lindt dark chocolate with peppermint contains about 47 g of sugar (approximately 7 g more than the typical 40 g), slightly more saturated fat at 19 g, but only 0.1 g of salt, well below the 0.42 g average.

Ingredients

sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, _beurre_ laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), arôme naturel (huile essentielle de menthe poivrée), arôme ,

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Excellence Noir Menthe Intense.

CARREFOUR SENSATION, Carrefour

150 g

COEUR à la Menthe

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Auchan

0.1 kg

Noir menthe

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Marque Repère, Equador

100 g

Noir & une pointe de menthe

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Selection

100 g

Menthe noir

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Alter Eco

100 g

Noir Pérou éclats de menthe

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Lindt

150 g

Création - Menthe Frappée

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Lindt • 100 g

Excellence Noir Menthe Intense

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, _beurre_ laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), arôme naturel (huile essentielle de menthe poivrée), arôme ,

84%

35%

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