Why is Chocolat noir & orange classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes multiple industrial sweeteners (erythritol and stevia glycosides) and an emulsifier, resulting in three listed additives: E322 (lecithins), E960a (stevia glycosides) and E968 (erythritol), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 0 g added sugars and only 3.1 g total sugars, the product has minimal impact on blood glucose, and its 0.09 g salt per 100 g is low, so it is unlikely to worsen hypertension, though the high calorie and fat content should still be considered.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, or Gluten‑Free?

All ingredients are plant‑based, making the bar vegan and gluten‑free, and its high fat, low carbohydrate profile aligns with ketogenic principles, though the presence of sweeteners may be a point of consideration for some keto adherents.

Pure Via • 100 g

Chocolat noir & orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This Pure Via dark chocolate with orange is a 60% cocoa bar marketed as a sugar‑free snack, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It earns a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of sweeteners (erythritol, stevia glycosides) and three additives (E322 lecithins, E960a stevia, E968 erythritol). While the bar offers high fiber (17 g/100 g) and low added sugars (0 g) and modest salt, it is high in total fat (36 g) and saturated fat (22 g) and delivers 410 kcal per 100 g, which may be a concern for calorie‑dense diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal410 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack values, this bar contains only 3.1 g of sugar (far below the 40.2 g average), but its fat (36 g) and saturated fat (22 g) exceed typical levels (33.1 g and 19.0 g), while salt is lower (0.09 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, édulcorant : érythritol, beurre de cacao, inuline, cacao maigre en poudre, oranges lyophilisées (3%), arôme naturel d'orange, émulsifiant : lécithines, édulcorant : glycosides de steviol issus de Stevia, arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao:60% minimum dans le chocolat noir. Peut contenir des traces de lait, soja, fruits à coque, sésame.

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