Why is CARRÉS GOURMANDS chocolat noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 label because the formulation combines refined cocoa paste, added sugars, cocoa butter, caramelized nuts and emulsifiers, all of which are manufactured ingredients rather than whole foods; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, whereas the very low 0.02 g of salt has little impact on blood‑pressure management for hypertensive individuals.

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

Because it contains honey, it is not vegan; its 33 g of sugars and 37 g of carbohydrates exceed typical keto limits; the label notes possible gluten traces, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free; the ingredients are permissible under halal standards, though the presence of soy may require verification.

Carrefour • 170 g

CARRÉS GOURMANDS chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

CARRÉS GOURMANDS chocolat noir are dark chocolate squares enriched with raisins, caramelized almonds, caramelized hazelnuts and blueberries, classified as a sugary snack within the chocolate products group. The 100 g portion contains 38 g of fat (including 22 g saturated), 33 g of sugars and 10 g of fiber, giving it an energy of 544 kcal while keeping salt at only 0.02 g. With a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, the product is considered ultra-processed and its high fat and sugar levels offset the decent fiber content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, this chocolate bar has higher fat (38 g vs 33.08 g), higher saturated fat (22 g vs 18.99 g), lower sugar (33 g vs 40.22 g), markedly lower salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) and more fiber (10 g vs 6.01 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, raisins secs 4,7% (raisins 4,6%, huile de coton), myrtilles 4,1% (myrtilles 3,1%, sucre, huile de tournesol), _amandes_ caramélisées 3,5% (_amandes_ 3,3%, sucre, sirop de glucose, miel), _noisettes_ caramélisées 3,5% (_noisettes_ 3,3%, sucre, sirop de glucose, miel), émulsifiants : lécithines de _soja_. Chocolat noir : cacao 65% minimum. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs, de lait, de céréales contenant du gluten et d'autres fruits à coque

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