Why is Chocolat noir dégustation éclats de fèves de cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is marked as NOVA 4 because it combines refined cocoa paste, added sugars, roasted and caramelised cacao nibs, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is E322 (lecithin), used to improve texture and stability.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes, while 22 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, making it unsuitable for hypertension‑friendly eating plans.

Based on its ingredient list, is this chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The bar is marketed as vegan, but the sugar source is unspecified and may be non‑vegan, so vegan status is uncertain; its sugar content makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets, the presence of trace gluten and possible animal‑derived sugar means it is not gluten‑free or reliably halal without further clarification.

Casino • 100 g

Chocolat noir dégustation éclats de fèves de cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This product is a dark chocolate bar with roasted cacao nibs, containing at least 72% cocoa and packaged in a recyclable aluminium sheet and cardboard sleeve. It delivers 37 g of fat (22 g saturated), 28 g of sugars, 10 g of protein, 14 g of fiber and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, with added sugars and the emulsifier E322 listed among its ingredients. The bar shows traces of nuts, milk, gluten, eggs and soy, making it unsuitable for those allergens, and while its high cocoa content offers antioxidant benefits, its high calorie and saturated‑fat load limits its suitability for low‑calorie or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate contains less sugar (28 g vs 40.22 g) and far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) but higher fat (37 g vs 33.08 g), saturated fat (22 g vs 18.99 g), calories (533 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), while providing considerably more fiber (14 g vs 6.01 g) and protein (10 g vs 7.08 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao* - sucre - éclats de fèves de cacao torréfiés et caramélisés 12% (cacao* 8,4%, sucre) - cacao maigre en poudre* - beurre de cacao* - émulsifiant: lécithines de tournesol - arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao : 72% minimum dans le chocolat noir seul. Traces de fruits à coque, de lait et de gluten. * Certifié Rainforest Alliance. ra.org En achetant du cacao certifié, nous soutenons la culture durable du cacao. Pour un avenir meilleur pour l'Homme et la nature. www.ra.org

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