Why is Noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial processes such as roasting, grinding, refining and the addition of refined sugar, cocoa butter and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is sunflower lecithin (E322/E322i), which functions as an emulsifier.

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

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for controlled-sugar diets like those required for diabetes, while the roughly 18 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and could be problematic for cardiovascular health, although the very low salt (0.01 g) does not add hypertension risk.

Is Noir suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

Noir is not vegan because it contains milk fat, it is not keto-friendly due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content, it is not guaranteed halal as the dairy ingredient lacks halal certification, and although the label states no added gluten, the product may contain trace gluten from cross-contamination, so it cannot be considered fully gluten-free.

Carrefour BIO • 200 g

Noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This product is an organic dark chocolate bar with whole hazelnuts, classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is labelled as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, containing high sugar (approximately 33 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (approximately 18 g per 100 g) while offering notable fiber (8.5 g) and no added salt. Although it uses organic cocoa and hazelnuts, the high sugar, saturated-fat content and the presence of milk and nut allergens make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal586 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate bar contains less sugar (33 g vs 40.3 g per 100 g), slightly lower total fat, and a saturated-fat level (about 18 g) that is close to the category average of 19 g, resulting in a mixed nutritional profile.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao*, sucre*, _noisettes_ entières* 25%, beurre de cacao*, _beurre_ concentré*, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol*, extrait de vanille*.*biologique. Cacao : 55% minimum dans le chocolat noir. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten. 87% des fèves de cacao sont issues du programme Transparence Cacao.

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