Why is Sarments du Médoc MENTHE INTENSE classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is marked NOVA 4 because it combines refined cocoa paste, added sugars, flavorings and an emulsifier, all of which are industrially processed; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, alongside natural mint flavor.

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

With 37 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the very low salt (0.02 g) has minimal direct impact on blood pressure, but overall consumption should be limited.

Is the presence of soy, hazelnuts, milk and egg in this product a concern for common food allergies?

Yes, the bar lists soy lecithin as an ingredient and mentions possible traces of hazelnuts, milk, wheat and egg, so individuals allergic to any of these ingredients should avoid it.

Revillon • 150 g

Sarments du Médoc MENTHE INTENSE

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sarments du Médoc MENTHE INTENSE is a 150 g dark chocolate bar flavored with intense mint and crunchy cocoa nibs, produced in France by Revillon and sold at Auchan. Classified as a chocolate product within the sugary‑snack group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar (37 g) and saturated fat (20 g) levels, modest protein (8.5 g) and very low salt (0.02 g) per 100 g. The bar contains soy lecithin, milk, hazelnuts, egg and wheat traces, and includes the additive E322, while its Eco‑Score is D, indicating moderate environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat33.5 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, the bar’s sugar is slightly below average (37 g vs 40.2 g/100 g), but its total fat (33.5 g) and saturated fat (20 g) are a bit higher, and its salt content is markedly lower (0.02 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, éclats de fève de cacao 5%, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de menthe, beurre de cacao. Contient soja. Présence possible d'amandes, noisettes, lait, blé et œuf. Cacao : 60% minimum.

84%

35%

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