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

The product combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, vegetable fats from palm and palm kernel, milk‑derived fat, and an emulsifier (E322 lecithins), all of which are typical ingredients of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 rating.

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

With 45 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, and its 23 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for heart‑related conditions, while its low salt (0.03 g) has minimal impact on blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes hazelnut paste (about 0.78 % of the formulation) and the packaging warns of possible traces of nuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this chocolate.

Auchan • 0.15 kg

Noir Mousse au Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Noir Mousse au Chocolat is a dark-filled chocolate snack that falls under the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (45 g) and saturated fat (23 g) per 100 g, while providing modest fiber (6.8 g) and low salt (0.03 g). The formulation includes milk‑derived fat, palm‑derived vegetable fats, and an emulsifier, making it unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets and containing milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal569 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat23 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars45 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this chocolate contains more sugar (45 g vs 40.22 g), more total fat (38 g vs 33.08 g) and higher saturated fat (23 g vs 18.99 g), while its salt level is lower (0.03 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao**, graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, matière grasse de LAIT* anhydre, pâte de NOISETTE, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT*), émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, et de céréales contenant du gluten. Cacao : 49% minimum dans le chocolat noir. *Lait origine UE et/ou non UE (Royaume-Uni). **Fèves de cacao issues du programme Transparence Cacao. *Lait origine UE et/ou non UE (Royaume-Uni).

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