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

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, milk fat and cocoa butter with industrial steps such as conching and tempering, and it includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322) plus natural mint and vanilla flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed products and lead to its NOVA 4 rating.

How does the high sugar content in Menthe noir 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, while its very low salt (0.02 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall high calorie and sugar load remain a risk for cardiovascular health.

Is Menthe noir suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk fat, so it is not vegan; its high sugar and carbohydrate content (49 g sugar, 53 g carbs) makes it incompatible with a keto diet; it may contain gluten traces and is not certified gluten‑free; halal suitability depends on the source of the milk fat, but without a specific certification it cannot be confirmed.

Selection • 100 g

Menthe noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Menthe noir is a 100 g French dark chocolate bar flavored with natural mint and vanilla, containing 64 % cocoa, 30 g of fat, 8 g of fiber and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of E, and is very high in sugars (49 g) and saturated fat (19 g), while also containing milk (an allergen) and possible traces of nuts and gluten. The product belongs to the sugary‑snacks/chocolate‑products family, is packaged in recyclable aluminium and cardboard, and receives an Eco‑Score of E (28).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal525 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bar averages, Menthe noir contains considerably more sugar (49 g vs 40 g), slightly more saturated fat (19 g vs 19 g) and higher energy (525 kcal vs 519 kcal), but offers more fiber (8 g vs 6 g) and far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao (fèves de cacao* d'origine Côte d'Ivoire), matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de menthe, 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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