Why is "Dark chocolate with hazelnut pieces and raspberries" classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present?

The product combines refined cocoa paste, added sugar, cocoa butter, freeze‑dried raspberries, hazelnut pieces and an emulsifier (E322 – soy lecithin). The presence of added sugars, an industrial emulsifier and multiple processing steps places it in the NOVA 4 category, indicating an ultra‑processed food.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this chocolate bar impact people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a rapid glucose load that can spike blood sugar, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for diabetics. The salt content is low (0.02 g), so it poses minimal risk for hypertension, but the high saturated‑fat (24 g) can still affect cardiovascular health.

Is the hazelnut content a concern for consumers with nut allergies, and how is it declared on the packaging?

The bar contains 10 % hazelnut pieces, which are listed as an ingredient and highlighted as an allergen; the label also notes possible traces of other nuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

U • 100 g

Chocolat noir noisettes et framboises

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This 100 g dark chocolate bar combines cocoa paste, hazelnut pieces and freeze‑dried raspberries, and is produced in France for sale at U stores. It belongs to the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, cocoa butter, an emulsifier (E322) and a high saturated‑fat content. While it provides 10 g of fiber and 9.1 g of protein per 100 g, it also contains 28 g of sugars, 24 g of saturated fat and 0.02 g of salt, making it a calorie‑dense treat that should be consumed sparingly, especially by those with diabetes or hypertension.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal582 kcal

Fat44 g

Saturated Fat24 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, this bar has lower sugar and salt but considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, éclats de NOISETTES 10%, cacao dégraissé en poudre, framboises lyophilisées 2%, extrait naturel de vanille, émulsifiant : lécithines cacao: 70% min. Dans le chocolat Traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, lait, oeuf, soja et autres fruits à coque

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