Why is Les Tablettes CHOCOLAT NOIR classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives the NOVA 4 label because the formulation combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, cocoa butter and several food‑industry additives; the label list includes emulsifier soy lecithin (E322/E322i), citric acid (E330), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503).

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Les Tablettes CHOCOLAT NOIR affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 36 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure regimens without careful portion control.

Is the wheat flour in Les Tablettes CHOCOLAT NOIR a problem for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; the product contains 36.4 % wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Carrefour • 150 g

Les Tablettes CHOCOLAT NOIR

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Tablettes CHOCOLAT NOIR are butter biscuits coated with a 48 % dark chocolate bar, made in France from wheat flour, butter, sugar, cocoa products and soy‑derived lecithin. They belong to the “Sugary snacks” group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) due to the presence of multiple additives and refined ingredients. Nutritionally they provide 36 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which are well above typical snack averages, while offering 4.3 g of fiber and a relatively low salt content, and they contain allergens such as gluten, milk, soy and may have traces of egg and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal511 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Trans Fat0.30 g

Monounsaturated Fat7.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains about 36 g of sugar per 100 g (≈24 % more than the 28.98 g average) and 14 g of saturated fat (nearly double the 7.8 g average) while its salt level (0.75 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 48% [pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, _lactose_, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, émulsifiant: lécithines de (_soja_), arôme], farine de _blé_ (origine France) 36,4%, sucre, _beurre_ pâtissier 6,5%, sirop de glucose-fructose, sel, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium - carbonates de sodium - diphosphates, acidifiant : acide citrique. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs et de fruits à coque.

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