Why is Caramel & Fleur de Sel Milk Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several processed ingredients such as added sugars, cocoa butter, milk powders, caramel pieces, flavorings and an emulsifier, all of which are manufactured separately before being mixed. The only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier, and the bar also includes natural vanilla flavoring.

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

With 54 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is a concern for heart‑healthy or hypertensive diets, although its salt content (0.36 g) is slightly below average.

Is the presence of milk in this chocolate a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the bar contains skimmed milk powder, milk fat and other dairy derivatives, so it provides lactose and is not safe for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy. It also lists milk among its allergens, confirming the risk.

Carrefour • 100 g

Éclats caramel & fleur de sel lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caramel & Fleur de Sel Milk Chocolate is a 100 g French-made milk chocolate bar produced by Carrefour, featuring 35 % cocoa, caramel pieces and a touch of fleur de sel. 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 (54 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (20 g) and moderate salt (0.36 g). While the cocoa content offers some antioxidant potential and the bar provides 6.4 g of protein, it also contains allergens (milk, gluten, nuts) and the emulsifier lecithin (E322), which may be undesirable for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this chocolate delivers markedly more sugar (54 g vs 40 g per 100 g) and slightly higher saturated fat, while its salt level is a bit lower than the typical 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, éclats de caramel 15% (sucre, sirop de glucose, _crème_ fraîche (2,3%), _lait_ écrémé en poudre (0,48%), sel, dextrose, arôme naturel de vanille), _lait_ écrémé en poudre 14,8%, pâte de cacao (fèves de cacao* d'origine Côte d'Ivoire), matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, fleur de sel 0,2%, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao: 35% minimum dans le chocolat au lait. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten. * Fèves de cacao issues du programme TRANSPARENCE CACAO.

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