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

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, caramel grains, multiple dairy fractions and flavorings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the presence of an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as additive E322) and added flavoring compounds also pushes it into the NOVA 4 tier for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.38 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure in hypertension‑sensitive individuals.

Are the milk and soy ingredients in this chocolate a concern for individuals with dairy or soy allergies?

Yes. The product contains several dairy components (butterfat, skimmed‑milk powder, lactose) and soy lecithin, both of which are listed allergens; anyone with a dairy or soy allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Lindt

Excellence - Chocolat noir caramel à la pointe de sel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Excellence – Dark Chocolate with Caramel and a Touch of Sea Salt is a premium sweet‑snack belonging to the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering 507 kcal per 100 g, 28 g of fat (17 g saturated), 55 g of sugars, 0.38 g of salt and only 4.6 g of protein. While the blend of cocoa, caramel and fleur de sel provides a rich flavor, the product is high in added sugars, contains milk and soy allergens, and includes an emulsifier (E322), making it unsuitable for low‑sugar, dairy‑free, or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal507 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dark‑chocolate snack (55 g sugars, 33 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 0.42 g salt, 520 kcal), this bar contains substantially more sugar but slightly less fat, saturated fat, salt and overall energy.

Ingredients

sucre, pâte de cacao, grains de caramel (sucre, lactose, beurre laitier concentré, poudre de lait écrémé/ lécithine de colza, arôme) 5%/ sucre caramélisé (sucre, beurre de cacao) 5%/ beurre de cacao, beurre laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), Fleur de sel 0/3%/ arôme. Peut contenir des graines de sésame et des fruits à coque, Le chocolat noir contient cacao : 47% minimum.

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