Why is Nougatine & pistache caramélisée blanc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, multiple nut fragments, flavorings and an emulsifier (lecithins, E322); these industrially derived ingredients and the presence of added sugars place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in this chocolate affect people with diabetes or those trying to limit sugar intake?

With 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes a large share of daily added‑sugar recommendations, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or low‑sugar diets.

Is the pistachio in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the chocolate contains caramelized pistachio pieces and almond biscuit crumbs, both of which are tree‑nut allergens; anyone allergic to pistachios, almonds or hazelnuts should avoid this product.

Carrefour, Carrefour Sélection • 100 g

Nougatine & pistache caramélisée blanc

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nougatine & pistache caramélisée blanc is a white chocolate bar enriched with nougatine, caramelized pistachio pieces and almond biscuit crumbs, produced in France and sold under the Carrefour Sélection label. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group and carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar level (55 g per 100 g), substantial saturated fat (18 g per 100 g) and energy content of 547 kcal, while providing low fiber and modest salt. The formulation offers nutty flavors from almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios but also contains milk and tree‑nut allergens and a large proportion of added sugars, making it a treat rather than a nutrient‑dense choice.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack values, this chocolate contains considerably more sugar (55 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates (55 g vs 49.6 g), slightly less saturated fat (18 g vs 19 g) and salt (0.19 g vs 0.42 g), but its fiber is far below the typical 6 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, éclats de biscuits aux _amandes_ 6% (sucre, _amandes_ torréfiées en poudre 2,6%, protéine de _lait_, arôme naturel), grains de nougatine 4% (sucre, _noisettes_ torréfiées 1,2%), éclats de _pistache_ caramélisées 4% (_pistache_ 2,8%, sucre), matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, émulsifiant: lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten

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