Why is Blanc coco caramelisée classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which ingredients lower its Nutri‑Score?

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, whole‑milk powder, whey powder, butterfat, emulsified lecithin and flavourings, all of which are industrially processed; the high amounts of added sugar (≈51 g/100 g), saturated fat (28 g) and low fiber drive the Nutri‑Score down to E.

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

Consuming 51 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while 28 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; therefore it is unsuitable for regular intake by people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is Blanc coco caramelisée suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto eating plans?

No; it contains milk‑derived ingredients (whole‑milk powder, whey, butterfat) and may have gluten traces, and its high carbohydrate (≈51 g) and sugar levels make it incompatible with keto or strict gluten‑free regimes.

Carrefour • 200 g

Blanc coco caramelisée

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 200 g French white‑chocolate bar enriched with caramelised coconut pieces, made with cocoa butter, whole‑milk powder and whey. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed item, with high levels of sugars (51 g/100 g), fat (37 g) and saturated fat (28 g) while salt is low. The bar contains milk allergens, may have traces of nuts and gluten, and its formulation includes an emulsifier (lecithin) and flavourings, which some consumers may wish to limit.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal566 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat28 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this bar contains noticeably more sugar (51 g vs 40 g), fat (37 g vs 33 g) and saturated fat (28 g vs 19 g), while its salt, fiber and protein are below typical levels.

Ingredients

_Ingrédients :_ Sucre, beurre de cacao, noix de coco râpée caramélisée 20% (noix de coco râpée 14%, sucre), poudre de _lait_ entier, _lactosérum_ en poudre, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, émulsifiants : lécithines, arômes. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten.

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