Why is this milk chocolate with cereal classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed‑milk powder, rice and corn flours, malted wheat and several emulsifiers, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Fifty grams of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while 0.54 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate high‑blood‑pressure conditions, so consumption should be limited.

Is the milk powder in this chocolate a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes; the product contains skimmed milk powder, whey powder and anhydrous milk fat, all of which provide lactose and milk proteins, so it is not safe for anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Carrefour • 100 g

Chocolat au LAIT

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s milk chocolate with crispy cereal is a sweet snack that falls under the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products groups. It delivers 503 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars, 25 g of fat, 15 g of saturated fat, 0.54 g of salt and 8.8 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed. The bar contains allergens such as milk, gluten and soy, includes an emulsifier (lecithins), 30 % cocoa and may have traces of nuts, which are important considerations for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate contains more sugar (50 g vs 40.22 g) and higher salt (0.54 g vs 0.42 g) but less total fat (25 g vs 33.08 g), less saturated fat (15 g vs 18.99 g) and slightly fewer calories (503 kcal vs 519.46 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, farine de riz 9,7%, pâte de cacao, _lactosérum_ en poudre, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, malt de _blé_, farine de maïs, gluten de _blé_, émulsifiant : lécithines, dextrose, sel. Cacao : 30% minimum. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque.

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