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

NOVA 4 denotes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients or containing added substances; Chocolat lait includes refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, whey powder and an emulsifier (lecithins, E322), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Chocolat lait affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 57 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while its 0.24 g of salt, although lower than some snacks, still contributes to overall sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the hazelnut paste in Chocolat lait a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains hazelnut paste, so it poses a risk for anyone allergic to tree nuts and should be avoided by those individuals.

Carrefour • 100 g

Chocolat lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat lait is a milk chocolate bar sold by Carrefour and belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. It carries an E Nutri-Score and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with very high sugar (57 g) and saturated fat (18 g) content, 536 kcal per 100 g, modest protein (7.8 g) and low salt (0.24 g). The product lists milk, soy and hazelnuts as allergens, contains added sugar and the emulsifier lecithins (E322), and its paper packaging results in a D Eco‑Score.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal536 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this milk chocolate contains markedly more sugar (57 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates, slightly less total and saturated fat, lower salt, higher calories (536 kcal vs 519.5 kcal) and less fiber (2.5 g vs 6.0 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de _lait_ écrémé du pays alpin 17%, pâte de cacao, _lactosérum_en poudre, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, pâte de _noisettes_, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao : 30% minimum. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten.

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