Why is Tablette de chocolat noir aux amandes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as added cane sugar, an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322) and flavoring (vanilla extract), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 41 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 21 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be a concern for people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

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

Yes. The bar contains caramelised almond pieces (about 12 % of the product) and is declared to have possible traces of other nuts, so it should be avoided by anyone with a tree‑nut allergy.

U, U Bio • 100 g

Tablette de chocolat noir aux amandes 100g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This dark chocolate bar with almonds is an organic sugary snack that falls under the "Sugary snacks" and "Chocolate products" categories. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing added sugars, sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and traces of gluten, milk and other nuts. While it offers relatively high fiber (9.2 g), protein (8.8 g) and low salt (0.02 g), it is also high in total fat (37 g), saturated fat (21 g) and sugar (41 g), which lowers its overall nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal557 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this chocolate bar contains more sugar, fat, saturated fat and calories, but far less salt and more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao* 1, sucre de canne*, éclats d'AMANDES caramélisés* 12% (AMANDES*, sucre de canne*), beurre de cacao*1, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol*, extrait de vanille*. Cacao : 60% minimum dans le chocolat noir. *ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique. 1 fèves de cacao provenant du programme transparence cacao. traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque, de céréales contenant du gluten et de lait.

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