Why is Noir République Dominicaine 72 % cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa paste, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, sugar and an emulsifier, which are ingredients that undergo extensive industrial processing; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used to improve texture and meltability, making the product fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 27 g of saturated fat may increase LDL cholesterol levels; however, its salt content is negligible, so it does not add extra sodium pressure for hypertension, though the overall calorie density remains high.

Based on its ingredients, is this chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The bar contains cocoa paste, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and lecithin, all of which can be vegan, but the sugar may be processed with animal‑derived bone char, and the label notes possible traces of gluten, milk, soy, nuts and eggs, so it cannot be guaranteed vegan, gluten‑free, or halal, and its 31 g of carbohydrates per 100 g makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Carrefour,Carrefour Sélection • 80 g

Noir republique dominicaine 72% cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 72 % cocoa dark chocolate bar, branded by Carrefour Selection and produced in France with cocoa beans sourced mainly from the Dominican Republic. It belongs to the Sugary snacks dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 44 g fat (27 g saturated), 24 g sugars and 12 g fiber per 100 g, while salt is negligible. The high cocoa percentage offers fiber and antioxidants, yet the elevated saturated fat and sugar levels, along with an emulsifier (lecithin, E322) and possible traces of gluten, milk, soy, nuts and eggs, make it less suitable for low‑fat or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal584 kcal

Fat44 g

Saturated Fat27 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this chocolate contains less sugar (24 g vs 40.2 g per 100 g) but considerably more total fat (44 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (27 g vs 19 g), placing it above the typical profile for fat content.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao (fèves de cacao d'origine République Dominicaine), sucre, beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre (fèves de cacao origine République Dominicaine), émulsifiant : lécithines. Cacao : 72% minimum. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, de soja, d'œufs, de lait et de fruits à coque.

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