Why is the Tablette degustation chocolat au lait aux eclats de caramel et a la pointe de salt classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, whole‑milk and skimmed‑milk powders, and includes industrial additives; the listed additives are soy lecithin (E322/E322i) used as an emulsifier and sodium carbonate (E500) used as a raising agent, plus a natural flavoring and a pinch of sea salt.

How does the high sugar and salt content in this chocolate bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 50 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 0.61 g of salt exceeds the moderate level for hypertension and should be limited for blood‑pressure control.

Is the milk content in this chocolate bar a concern for lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic consumers?

Yes; the product contains whole‑milk powder, skimmed‑milk powder and butter, which provide dairy proteins and lactose, so it is not safe for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Intermarché, Ivoria, Les creations • 100 g

Tablette dégustation chocolat au lait aux éclats de caramel et à la pointe de sel - 100g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Tablette degustation chocolat au lait aux eclats de caramel et a la pointe de salt is a milk chocolate bar with caramel pieces and a pinch of sea salt, classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. It receives a Nutri-Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, soy lecithin and a raising agent (sodium carbonates). While it offers 32% cocoa, 5.8 g of protein and 1.6 g of fiber per 100 g, it also contains 50 g of sugars, 26 g of fat (17 g saturated) and 0.61 g of salt, making it a high‑calorie indulgence with limited nutritional balance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal553 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack chocolate bar, this bar has higher sugar (50 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.61 g vs 0.42 g), but lower total fat (26 g vs 33.1 g), saturated fat (17 g vs 19 g) and slightly lower energy (516 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, éclats de caramel 14% (sucre, sirop de glucose, beurre (lait), sel 0,4%, crème (lait), poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium), lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithines de soja, fleur de sel 0,2%, arôme naturel. Peut contenir: amandes et noisettes.

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