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

Chambord contains many refined and industrial ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, vegetable fats (palm and palm kernel), dairy powders, and a range of food‑industry additives; these include the colorant caramel (E150a), antioxidant alpha‑tocopherol (E307), emulsifiers (E322 and its variant E322i), and the stabiliser gum arabic (E414), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of Chambord affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 51 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and the 17 g of saturated fat contributes to increased LDL cholesterol, which can exacerbate hypertension and cardiovascular risk; therefore it should be consumed only occasionally by those managing these conditions.

Is Chambord suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑carb diets?

No; the product contains milk powder, whey powder and butter (non‑vegan), wheat‑based crispies (gluten), and a high proportion of sugars and carbohydrates, so it does not meet vegan, gluten‑free or low‑carb dietary requirements.

CEMOI • 445 g

Chambord

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chambord is an assorted chocolate candy from the French brand CEMOI, positioned in the sugary‑snacks and sweets families. With a Nutri‑Score of E and classified in NOVA 4, it is an ultra‑processed product that delivers 543 kcal per 100 g, 33 g of fat (17 g saturated) and 51 g of sugars, while its salt level is modest at 0.11 g. The confection contains milk powder, cocoa butter, almonds, hazelnuts, wheat‑based crispies and several additives (E150a, E307, E322/E322i, E414), making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free diets and contributing to its high energy density.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack (53.44 g sugars, 10.5 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt, 373 kcal), Chambord supplies slightly less sugar and salt but far more fat (33 g) and saturated fat (17 g), higher energy (543 kcal) and protein (6.3 g), while providing lower fiber.

Ingredients

sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de lait entier, pâte d'amandes, pâte de noisettes, graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), caramel au lait frais dlsigny et à la fleur de sel de Guérande [sirop de glucose, lait frais dlsigny (0.4%), sucre, eau, beurre, poudre de lait écrémé, dextrose, maltodextrine, fleur de sel de Guérande (0,01%), émulsifiants : lécithine de tournesol mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, arômes, colorant : caramel ordinaire, antioxydant : alpha tocophérol], lactose, cacao maigre en poudre, eau de vie de poire Williams, poudre de lait écrémé, éclats d'amandes, céréales croustillantes (farine de riz, farine de blé, sucre, extrait de malt d'orge, sel), noisettes entières, huile végétale (tournesol), éclats de noisettes caramélisés (noisettes, sucre), préparation café (café, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol), émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, matière grasse de lait anhydre, lactosérum en poudre, éclats de nougatine (sucre, noisettes), arômes, stabilisant : gomme arabique. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque. A conserver à l'abri de Ithumidité et de la chaleur (180C à 200C).

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