Why is Lindt Chocolat au lait Les Pyrénéens classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation relies on refined ingredients such as added sugar, vegetable coconut oil, milk powders and includes an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322) together with flavorings, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

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

The 43 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 32 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and the 0.23 g of salt contributes to sodium intake, which can be problematic for hypertension.

Is the presence of hazelnuts in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, hazelnuts are listed as an ingredient and the product also contains almonds, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Lindt • 150 g

Lindt Chocolat au lait Les Pyrénéens

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt Chocolat au lait Les Pyrénéens is a 150 g milk‑chocolate bar made in France, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugar (43 g), fat (46 g) and saturated fat (32 g) per 100 g. While it provides 5.3 g of protein, it contains no fiber, includes allergens such as milk, soy, hazelnuts, almonds, gluten and may contain egg, and its added‑sugar content is low according to the label but the overall sugar load remains high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal616 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat32 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, this chocolate contains more sugar (43 g vs 40.22 g), substantially more fat (46 g vs 33.08 g) and saturated fat (32 g vs 18.99 g), delivers higher energy (616 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), but has lower salt (0.23 g vs 0.42 g) and no dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre, matière grasse végétale de coprah, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait, pâte de cacao, lactose, poudre de lait écrémé, beurre laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), noisettes, amandes, extrait de malt d'orge, arômes, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir de l'œuf, du blé et d'autres fruits à coque.

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