Why is Milk chocolate with rice classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined and industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, rice flour, whey powder, dairy fat, hazelnut paste, wheat malt, wheat gluten and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, listed as E322), as well as added salt and flavoring, which together meet the criteria for an ultra-processed NOVA 4 item.

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

With 49 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.6 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension; consumers with these conditions should limit consumption.

Is the milk or nut content in this bar a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes milk powder, whey powder and dairy fat, which are allergens for milk‑sensitive individuals, and it also contains hazelnut paste and traces of other nuts, as well as wheat gluten, so it is not safe for those allergic to milk, nuts or gluten.

Marque Repère, Tablette d'Or • 2 x 100 g

Chocolat au lait et au riz

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milk chocolate with rice is a sugary snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product; it is high in sugars (49 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (16 g per 100 g) while providing moderate protein (8.4 g) and limited fiber (1.8 g). The bar contains milk, gluten and traces of nuts, making it unsuitable for those with these allergies, and its elevated sugar and salt (0.6 g) may not fit low‑sugar or low‑sodium dietary plans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal511 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack chocolates, this bar contains more sugar (49 g vs 40.2 g) and more salt (0.6 g vs 0.42 g), but less total fat (26 g vs 33.1 g) and lower saturated fat (16 g vs 19 g), resulting in slightly lower energy (511 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre ; beurre de cacao ; lait en poudre écrémé 14 % ; farine de riz ; pâte de cacao ; lactosérum en poudre ; matière grasse laitière anhydre ; pâte de noisettes ; farine de maïs ; malt de blé ; gluten de blé ; émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol) ; cacao maigre en poudre ; sel ; arôme. Traces d'autres fruits à coque. Cacao : 30 % minimum dans le chocolat au lait.

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