Why is Lindt Connaisseurs classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugars, palm‑derived vegetable fat, multiple flavorings and several food‑technology additives such as soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and raising agents (E500 and E500II) used in the wafer pieces, which are characteristic of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 53 g of sugar and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the confection can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or following a heart‑healthy regimen that limits added sugars and saturated fats.

Is the hazelnut content in Lindt Connaisseurs a concern for nut‑allergic consumers?

Yes. The assortment contains a hazelnut‑based praline that accounts for about 15 % of the product and an additional 5 % of plain hazelnuts, so anyone with a hazelnut allergy should avoid it, and the label also lists nuts as a possible trace allergen.

Lindt • 217 g

Lindt connaisseurs

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt Connaisseurs is an assorted chocolate candy assortment from Lindt, classified in the sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and high levels of fat (35 g), saturated fat (16 g) and sugars (53 g) per 100 g, while providing modest protein (4.8 g) and low salt (0.12 g). The product offers a rich cocoa flavor with hazelnut and almond pralines, but its high calorie density (558 kcal) and the presence of allergens such as milk, soy, gluten and nuts make it unsuitable for restrictive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal558 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Lindt Connaisseurs contains similar sugar (53 g vs 53.44 g) but far more fat (35 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (16 g vs 7 g), and calories (558 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its salt is lower (0.12 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

sucre, praliné _noisettes_ (_noisettes_, sucre) 15%, _lactose_, beurre de cacao, matière grasse végétale de palme, pâte de cacao, poudre de _lait_, _noisettes_ 5%, _amandes_ 1%, praliné _amandes_ (sucre, _amandes_) 1%, beurre _laitier_ concentré, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, éclats de gaufrettes (farines de _blé_ et de riz, malt de _blé_, sucre, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), dextrose, sel, arôme naturel de vanille) 0,5%, feuillantine (sucre, farine de _blé_, beurre _laitier_ concentré, _lactosérum_ en poudre, sel, farine de malt d'_orge_, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium)) 0,5%, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), extrait de malt d'_orge_, arômes, arôme naturel, miel, sirop de glucose.

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