Why is Tablette bloc chocolat noir aux écorces d'oranges classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugar, added cocoa butter alternatives, and an emulsifier (E322 – lecithins), all of which are characteristic of industrially processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this chocolate bar affect a diabetic diet?

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides a rapid spike in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit simple sugars.

Based on the ingredients, is this chocolate bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk fat, so it is not vegan; it may contain gluten and nut traces, so it is not guaranteed gluten‑free or nut‑free.

Ivoria • 200 g

Tablette bloc chocolat noir aux écorces d'oranges - 200g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This 200 g dark chocolate bar with orange peel belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high added sugar (53 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (16 g per 100 g) despite a modest salt level (0.03 g per 100 g) and a good fiber content (8.1 g per 100 g). Milk is listed as an allergen and the label warns of possible gluten and nut traces, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal499 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack products, this chocolate bar contains substantially more sugar (53 g vs 40.22 g) but less total fat (25 g vs 33.08 g), lower saturated fat (16 g vs 18.99 g), and markedly lower salt (0.03 g vs 0.42 g), resulting in slightly lower energy (488 kcal vs 519.46 kcal).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, écorces d'oranges confites 20% (écorces d'oranges 8%, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, dextrose), matière grasse de lait anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines, huile essentielle d'orange. Cacao : 50% minimum dans le chocolat noir. Peut contenir : céréales contenant du gluten et fruits à coque.

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