Why is Dark chocolate chips classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter powder and several secondary ingredients such as soy lecithin, which is used as an emulsifier, and it may contain trace amounts of gluten; this level of ingredient processing and the presence of an additive place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the chips can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and the added sugars contribute to overall caloric intake that can influence blood pressure indirectly, although the product’s salt level is low.

Can these chocolate chips be considered suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the chips contain milk, soy lecithin and a statement about possible gluten traces, so they are not vegan or gluten‑free, and their high carbohydrate (54 g) and sugar (49 g) content makes them unsuitable for keto diets.

Sainte Lucie • 100g

Dark chocolate chips

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate chips by Sainte Lucie are sold in a 100 g bag as a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks family and carry the Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa label. They deliver 512 kcal per 100 g, with 49 g of sugars, 28 g of fat (including 17 g saturated fat), 8.5 g of fiber, low salt (0.06 g) and a Nutri‑Score of E, placing them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. While the chips offer a relatively high fiber content and sustainably sourced cocoa, they are very high in sugar and saturated fat, contain soy lecithin, possible gluten traces, milk and nuts, which may be concerns for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal512 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average chocolate snacks, these chips contain more sugar and carbohydrates but less total fat, saturated fat and salt, while providing higher fiber and a slightly lower energy value.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao cacão maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine de SOJA arome naturel. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, lait, ceuf et fruits à coque. Teneur minimum en cacao: 48%. *Cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance. Plus d'informations sur ra.org. Conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice. Conservation: Nous vous conseillons de conserver ce produit à température ambiante, au sec et à l'abri de la lumière. En cas de variation de température ce produit peut blanchir, cela n'altère en rien ses qualités nutritionnelles et gustatives. Ce blanchiment disparait à la chauffe du produit, n A R

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