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

The bar is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugar, milk powders, cocoa butter and a soy‑derived emulsifier, which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used to improve texture, along with natural vanilla flavor.

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

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 21 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although its salt level is modest, the overall high calorie and sugar load outweigh any benefit for hypertensive or heart‑healthy diets.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this chocolate a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and may contain trace amounts of soy proteins; people with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid this product, as even minimal exposure can trigger allergic reactions.

Carrefour • 200 g

Dessert lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This 200 g milk chocolate bar, sold under the Carrefour brand, belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to refined sugar, milk powders, cocoa butter and an emulsifier. While it delivers 35 g of fat (21 g saturated) and 52 g of sugar per 100 g, it is low in salt, modest in protein and contains milk, soy and possible gluten traces, which may be problematic for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal554 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average chocolate bar values, this bar contains more sugar (52 g vs 40.2 g), higher total fat (35 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (21 g vs 19.0 g), slightly less salt (0.26 g vs 0.42 g), more calories (554 kcal vs 519 kcal), but provides less fiber (2 g vs 6 g) and a bit lower protein (6.7 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, _lait_ entier en poudre 20%, pâte de cacao, _lactose_, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, _lactosérum_ en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao : 30% minimum. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et des céréales contenant du gluten.

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