Why is Chocolat noir et noisettes entières Tablette de 200 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, added milk fat and industrial processes such as conching and emulsification, and the only listed additive is the emulsifier lecithin (E322).

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

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a large share of the daily recommended sugar limit, making blood‑glucose control difficult for diabetics, while 17 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and exacerbate hypertension or cardiovascular risk, so consumption should be limited.

Is the hazelnut content in this chocolate a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 25 % whole hazelnuts and is labeled with the nut allergen, so anyone with hazelnut or tree‑nut allergies should avoid it; the label also notes possible traces of other nuts and gluten.

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Chocolat noir et noisettes entières Tablette de 200g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir et noisettes entières Tablette de 200 g is a dark chocolate bar with whole hazelnuts, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to refined sugar, added milk fat, emulsifier lecithin and vanilla flavor, while offering 9.3 g of fiber per 100 g but delivering 34 g of sugar, 17 g of saturated fat and high overall energy (≈572 kcal). The bar contains milk and tree‑nut allergens, has virtually no salt, and despite its rich cocoa and hazelnut content it should be enjoyed sparingly, especially by those managing sugar intake, cardiovascular risk, or allergen sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal576 kcal

Fat41 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (40.2 g sugar, 33.1 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 0.42 g salt, 519 kcal per 100 g), this hazelnut‑filled dark chocolate provides less sugar (34 g) and far less salt (0.04 g), slightly lower saturated fat (17 g), a similar or slightly higher total fat content, and a higher energy value (≈572 kcal), positioning it as a high‑energy, lower‑sugar indulgence.

Ingredients

Pate de cacao* (cote d'ivoire), sucre, NOISETTES entieres 25%, MATIERE GRASSE LAITIERE anhydre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lecithines, arome naturel de vanille. Cacao : 54% minimum dans le chocolat noir seul. traces eventuelles d'autres fruits a coque et de cereales contenant du gluten. *feves de cacao provenant du programme transparence cacao.

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