Why is Chocolat Au Lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined sugar, whey and skimmed milk powders, cocoa butter, emulsifiers and flavorings, all of which undergo extensive industrial processing; this level of formulation places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group. The only listed additives are E322 (lecithin) and E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), both used as emulsifiers.

How does the high sugar content in this chocolate affect a diabetic diet?

With 62 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small portions and accounted for within total carbohydrate intake.

Is this product suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No, the bar contains whey powder, skimmed milk powder and anhydrous milk fat, which are animal‑derived, so it is not vegan. Although the label notes possible traces of gluten, the presence of milk allergens also means it is not appropriate for gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets.

Carrefour,Simpl • 500 g

Chocolat Au Lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat Au Lait is a 500 g milk chocolate bar sold under the Carrefour Simpl label, classified in the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing 62 g of sugar, 25 g of fat (including 15 g of saturated fat) and 0.28 g of salt per 100 g, with modest protein (7.1 g) and fiber (2.1 g). The product lists milk as an allergen, mentions possible traces of nuts and gluten, and includes the additives E322 (lecithin) and E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars62 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average milk‑chocolate bar, this item delivers about 62 g of sugar per 100 g, over 20 g higher than the category average, while its fat (25 g), saturated fat (15 g) and salt (0.28 g) are modestly below typical values and its energy is slightly lower.

Ingredients

Sucre, _lactosérum_ en poudre, _lait_ écrémé en poudre 12,5%, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, émulsifiants : lécithines ‑ polyricinoléate de polyglycérol, arômes vanille. Cacao : 24% minimum dans le chocolat de ménage au lait. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de céréales contenant du gluten.

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