Why is Extra milk chocolate with raisins and hazelnuts classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, an emulsifier (lecithins, identified as E322), and a natural vanilla flavoring, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 48 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while 16 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, so it should be consumed only occasionally by those following a heart‑healthy diet.

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

Yes. The product contains 13 % whole hazelnuts, which are declared allergens, and the packaging notes possible cross‑contamination with other tree nuts, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid it.

U • 200 g

Chocolat au lait extra raisins et noisettes Tablette de 200g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an extra milk chocolate bar with raisins and whole hazelnuts, belonging to the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 48 g of sugars, 16 g of saturated fat and 0.15 g of salt per 100 g, but it also provides 7.5 g of protein and 3 g of fiber. Overall, the bar offers a rich, nutty taste but its high sugar and saturated‑fat content, together with the presence of added emulsifier (lecithin) and vanilla flavoring, make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal532 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average milk‑chocolate snack (≈40 g sugar, 33 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 0.4 g salt per 100 g), this bar contains more sugar (48 g) and slightly more energy, but lower saturated fat (16 g) and much less salt (0.15 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, raisins secs 15% (raisins secs, huile de tournesol), NOISETTES entieres 13%, LAIT entier en poudre, pate de cacao* (cote d'ivoire), LAIT ECREME en poudre, MATIERE GRASSE LAITIERE anhydre, émulsifiant : lecithines, arome naturel de vanille. Cacao : 32% minimum dans le chocolat au LAIT 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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