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

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as added sugar, palm-derived vegetable fat, flavorings and an emulsifier; its additive list comprises soy lecithin (E322), flavorings, and a small amount of emulsifier, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated-fat content in this chocolate bar affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 44 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 18 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, its very low salt (0.08 g) has minimal direct impact on blood pressure.

Is the almond and hazelnut praline in this product a risk for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes; the praline filling contains both almonds and hazelnuts (11% praline plus an additional 5% hazelnuts), and the label also lists nuts among the declared allergens, so the bar poses a clear allergy risk for nut-sensitive consumers.

Lindt • 150 g

Création Rocher Noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Creation Rocher Noir is a 150 g dark chocolate bar filled with almond-hazelnut praline, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups and bearing a Made in France label. It contains 44 g of sugar, 33 g of total fat with 18 g of saturated fat per 100 g, and only 0.08 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed rating, which reflects a less favorable nutritional profile. While the cocoa, almonds and hazelnuts provide some minerals and flavor complexity, the bar also includes palm oil, added sugars, milk derivatives, soy lecithin and common allergens (gluten, milk, nuts, soy), which may be concerns for health-conscious or allergy-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal564 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, the Creation Rocher Noir contains slightly more sugar (44 g vs 40.3 g per 100 g) and about the same total fat (33 g vs 33.1 g), while its saturated fat is a bit lower (18 g vs 19 g) and its salt is markedly lower (0.08 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

sucre, pâte de cacao, praliné aux _amandes_ et aux _noisettes_ (sucre, _amandes_, _noisettes_) 11%, matière grasse végétale de palme, _noisettes_ 5%, beurre de cacao, _beurre_ laitier concentré, poudre de _lait_, arômes, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), _lactose_, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, extrait de malt d'_orge_

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35%

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