Why is Dark chocolate with candied orange peel, almonds & hazelnuts classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several refined and processed ingredients such as cocoa paste, refined cane sugar, cocoa butter, caramelized nuts and a dairy butter concentrate, all of which are industrially manufactured and mixed together; although the label lists zero additive codes, the presence of refined sugars and the use of butter concentrate count as processing steps that place it in the ultra-processed category.

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

The 37 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the bar unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 22 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; the very low salt (0.03 g) does not add to blood‑pressure concerns, but overall the high sugar and saturated fat make it a less healthy choice for these conditions.

Are the almonds and hazelnuts in this chocolate a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains caramelized almond pieces (about 4.2 % of the bar) and caramelized hazelnut fragments (also about 4.2 %); both are tree nuts and are declared as allergens on the label, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this chocolate.

kaoka • 180 g

Chocolat noir écorces d'oranges confites, amandes & noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate with candied orange peel, almonds & hazelnuts is an organic, French-made 180 g bar that contains 66 % cocoa solids and a mix of candied orange zest, caramelized almond pieces and caramelized hazelnut fragments. The bar belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, but its Nutri-Score is E and it falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed profile with 39 g of fat (22 g saturated), 37 g of sugars, 8.8 g of fiber, 7.4 g of protein per 100 g, only 0.03 g of salt and 554 kcal of energy. It contains milk and tree nuts, making it unsuitable for vegans and for people with milk or nut allergies, while the organic certification and high cocoa content provide antioxidant benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal554 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack products, this bar has lower sugar and salt but higher fat, saturated fat, energy and fiber, while delivering slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Cacao 66% (Pâte de cacao, sucre de canne blond, beurre de cacao), écorces d'oranges confites 8% (sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, écorces d'oranges 1,6%) , éclats d'amandes caramélisées 6% (amandes 4,2%, sucre), éclats de noisettes caramélisées 6% (noisettes 4,2%, sucre), beurre concentré (lait).

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