Why is Lindt Kirishin Baralin classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because it is made from refined ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa butter, palm oil, milk powder and includes added emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E322), flavorings and a small amount of flour-based feuillantine; these industrial components push it into the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of Lindt Kirishin Baralin affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 50 g of sugar per 100 g can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making the bar unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 18 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; the low salt (0.26 g) is less problematic for blood pressure but the overall calorie density still warrants moderation for cardiovascular health.

Is the almond and hazelnut praline filling in Lindt Kirishin Baralin a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes, the praline contains both almonds and hazelnuts, and traces of other nuts may be present, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this bar; the product also lists milk, soy and gluten as allergens.

Lindt • 150 g

لينت كيريشين بارالين

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt Kirishin Baralin is a 150 g milk chocolate bar filled with an almond and hazelnut praline, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products PNNS groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, and it is high in sugar (50 g per 100 g), saturated fat (18 g per 100 g) while low in salt (0.26 g per 100 g), and it contains allergens such as milk, gluten, soy, almonds and hazelnuts, as well as palm-derived fat. It is packaged in a cardboard shell with an aluminium foil covering, which receives an Eco-Score of E, indicating a relatively high environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, Lindt Kirishin Baralin contains roughly 10 g more sugar than the average sugary snack (40.25 g), its 18 g of saturated fat is just under the category average of 18.99 g, and its 0.26 g of salt is notably lower than the typical 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, praliné aux amandes et aux noisettes (sucre, amandes, noisettes) 14%, poudre de lait, matière grasse végétale de palme, pâte de cacao, feuillantine (farine de blé, sucre, beurre laitier concentré, poudre de lait écrémé, malt d'orge, sel) 4%, lactose, noisettes, poudre de lait écrémé, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), extrait de malt d'orge, beurre laitier concentré, arôme. Peut contenir de l'œuf et d'autres fruits à coque.

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