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

The bar mixes refined sugar, cocoa paste, milk fat, cocoa butter, fleur de sel and natural vanilla flavor, and it also includes an emulsifier (lecithins, listed as E322). The combination of refined ingredients and the added emulsifier moves it into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The 0.51 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may challenge blood‑pressure control for those with hypertension.

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

No, it is not vegan because it contains anhydrous milk fat, and it is not gluten‑free due to possible traces of gluten‑containing cereals. It also contains milk, which can be a problem for lactose‑intolerant or allergic individuals, and the high sugar content (49 g) makes it unsuitable for keto diets; halal status would depend on the source of the milk fat, which is not specified.

Selection Carrefour • 100 g

Fleur de sel noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fleur de sel noir is a dark chocolate bar flavored with fleur de sel, classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products dietary families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high sugar (49 g/100 g), high saturated fat (19 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.51 g/100 g), and it contains anhydrous milk fat, making it a milk allergen. The product does provide a minimum of 47 % cocoa, natural vanilla flavor, and uses Côte d’Ivoire cocoa beans, and it is manufactured in France with recyclable aluminium and cardboard packaging.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal524 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this dark chocolate with fleur de sel contains more sugar (49 g vs 40.2 g per 100 g), slightly higher salt (0.51 g vs 0.42 g) and comparable saturated fat (19 g vs 18.99 g), placing it at the upper end of typical values.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao (fèves de cacao* d'origine Côte d'Ivoire), matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, beurre de cacao, fleur de sel 0,5%, émulsifiant: lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao: 47% minimum. 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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