Why is NOIR SAVEUR POIRE et AMANDES *Pur beurre de cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

The bar contains refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, pear chips, caramelised almond pieces and several flavorings that undergo multiple industrial steps, which places it in NOVA group 4. The label lists three additives: E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (refined soy lecithin) and E440 (pectin), together with natural flavorings.

How does the high sugar content of this dark chocolate bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 40 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes and requiring very small portions for those managing blood sugar. Although its salt level is low (0.02 g), the high caloric density and sugar may contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly raise blood pressure.

Are the almonds in this chocolate a risk for consumers with nut allergies, and are there any cross‑contamination warnings?

Yes, the product contains 6 % caramelised almond pieces and lists nuts as an allergen, with additional trace warnings for other nuts, gluten and milk, indicating a risk of cross‑contamination. Anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this bar.

Auchan, Auchan Gourmet • 0.1 kg

NOIR SAVEUR POIRE et AMANDES *Pur beurre de cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a dark chocolate bar flavored with pear and coated with caramelised almond pieces, sold under the Auchan Gourmet brand. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks” and “Chocolate products” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified in NOVA group 4 and contains high levels of fat (36 g), saturated fat (21 g) and sugars (40 g) per 100 g, though it provides a relatively high fiber content (8.3 g) and low salt (0.02 g). The bar contains nuts (almonds) and carries a trace‑level warning for other nuts, gluten and milk, and its flavorings are listed as “natural”, leaving vegan status uncertain.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal540 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars40 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack chocolates, this bar has slightly less sugar and markedly less salt but higher fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering more fiber and fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao* (origine Côte d'Ivoire), sucre, beurre de cacao, pépites à la poire 10% (jus de poire à base de concentré 4,5%, sucre, dextrose, jus de citron à base de concentré, agent gélifiant : pectine, arômes naturels), éclats d'AMANDES torréfiées caramélisées 6% (AMANDES 4.2%, sucre), émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arômes. Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque, de céréales contenant du gluten et de lait. Cacao: 64% minimum dans le chocolat. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. *Fèves de cacao issues du programme Transparence Cacao

84%

35%

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