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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as cane sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter and wheat flour, which undergo multiple industrial steps, and it includes no declared additives, so the processing level itself drives the NOVA 4 classification.

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

The 30 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the snack unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 16 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; however, its modest salt (0.33 g) is less likely to aggravate hypertension compared with many salty snacks.

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

No. The snack contains butter (dairy), whole eggs and wheat flour, which introduce milk, egg and gluten allergens, disqualifying it from vegan, keto and gluten‑free diets.

Bonneterre • 150 g

Bâtonnets chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate‑coated biscuit sticks, sold in a 150 g pack and certified organic, belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. The product is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high levels of fat (30 g), saturated fat (16 g) and sugars (30 g) per 100 g, while offering a modest amount of fiber (5 g) and protein (6.6 g). It contains egg, milk and wheat allergens, includes butter and sunflower oil, and is palm‑oil‑free, making it suitable only for occasional indulgence rather than a health‑focused diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, this snack is slightly sweeter than the category average of 28.98 g, its fat content (30 g) far exceeds the typical 17.65 g, while its salt level (0.33 g) is considerably lower than the 1.98 g average.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir* 48% (pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao), farine de blé* 33%, sucre de canne*, beurre* (lait), huile de tournesol, œufs entiers*, sel marin, arôme naturel de vanille. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, graines de sésame et moutarde.

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