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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders and other processed ingredients; the only listed additive is the emulsifier lecithin (E322), which improves texture and prevents separation.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 56 g of sugars and 0.35 g of salt per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and adds to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed only occasionally by individuals managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is the milk powder in this chocolate a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the product contains Alpine milk powder, whey (lactoserum) powder and anhydrous milk fat, all of which provide lactose and milk proteins; therefore it is unsuitable for those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

U • 100 g

Chocolat au lait extra fin, tablette 100g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This extra‑fine milk chocolate bar, made in France, contains 30% cocoa, Alpine milk powder, cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. It falls into the sugary snacks and chocolate products categories, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its high sugar (56 g), high saturated fat (18 g) and modest protein (7.9 g) profile. The bar lists allergens for milk, gluten and possible nuts, uses FSC‑certified cardboard and aluminum packaging, and receives an Eco‑Score of D.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack chocolate, this bar provides 56 g of sugars per 100 g (well above the 40 g average), 30 g of fat (slightly below the 33 g average), 18 g of saturated fat (just under the 19 g average), 0.35 g of salt (below the 0.42 g average) and 533 kcal (a bit higher than the 519 kcal average).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ du pays alpin en poudre 17.5%, pâte de cacao* (Côte d'Ivoire), LACTOSERUM en poudre, matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao : 30% minimum. traces éventuelles de fruit à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten. *fèves de cacao provenant du programme transparence cacao.

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