Why is Confiserie Chocolat Rocher noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation combines multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, whey powder, butterfat, cocoa butter, and an emulsifier system based on soy lecithin (listed as E322 and E322i). These components go beyond simple whole foods and require extensive manufacturing steps.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 49 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while 16 g of saturated fat contributes to cardiovascular risk factors often monitored in hypertension. The low salt level is less of a concern, but overall the product should be consumed sparingly by individuals with these conditions.

Is this chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains dairy derivatives such as butterfat and whey powder, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content. The label does not list gluten ingredients, so it is likely gluten‑free, but consumers with gluten sensitivity should verify the manufacturing environment.

U • 245 g

Confiserie Chocolat Rocher noir - 7x35g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a dark chocolate rocher filled with hazelnut praline, classified as a sugary snack and chocolate product. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin) and several allergens (milk, nuts, soy). Nutritionally it provides 546 kcal per 100 g, 34 g fat (including 16 g saturated), 49 g sugars and 5.4 g protein, offering a modest 5 g of fiber but also a high sugar load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal546 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this rocher contains more sugar (49 g vs 40.22 g) and slightly more total fat (34 g vs 33.08 g) while delivering lower salt (0.16 g vs 0.42 g) and less saturated fat than the category average.

Ingredients

Praliné NOISETTES 35% (NOISETTES, sucre), chocolat noir 31,8% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse LAITIERE anhydre, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA), LACTOSERUM en poudre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, sucre, NOUGATINE NOISETTES 3,2% (NOISETTES, sucre), poudre de cacao maigre, huile de colza, matière grasse LAITIERE anhydre, arômes, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA.

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