Why is Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines processed cocoa paste, refined sugar, roasted cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, and an emulsifier, which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 product. The only listed additive is sunflower lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier, and a natural vanilla flavoring.

How do the sugar (28 g) and saturated fat (22 g) levels in this chocolate impact a diabetic or cardiovascular‑health diet?

Both nutrients are relatively high; the 28 g of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the bar unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while 22 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk if consumed frequently.

Can people with nut, milk, or gluten allergies safely consume this chocolate, given the listed traces?

The product states traces of nuts, milk and gluten, so it may trigger reactions in individuals with severe allergies to any of these allergens and should be avoided by those people.

Franprix • 100 g

Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao is a dark chocolate bar with at least 72% cocoa, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. Per 100 g it delivers 533 kcal, 37 g of fat (including 22 g saturated fat), 28 g of sugars, 10 g of protein, 14 g of fiber and only 0.02 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, which reflects both its high cocoa‑derived fiber benefits and its substantial fat and sugar load. The product contains traces of nuts, milk and gluten and includes the additive sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier together with natural vanilla flavoring.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this chocolate contains less sugar (28 g vs 40.22 g) and far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g), but higher fat (37 g vs 33.08 g), saturated fat (22 g vs 18.99 g), energy (533 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), protein (10 g vs 7.08 g) and fiber (14 g vs 6.01 g), while its carbohydrate content is lower (33 g vs 49.65 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao - sucre - éclats de fèves de cacao torréfiés et caramélisés 12% (cacao 8.4%, sucre) - cacao maigre en poudre - beurre de cacao - émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol - arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao: 72% minimum dans le chocolat noir seul. Traces de fruits à coque, lait et gluten.

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