Why is Chocolat noir écorces d'orange classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes several industrial‑type ingredients beyond cocoa and sugar, such as added sugars, a sunflower‑lecithin emulsifier (E322), vanilla flavoring, orange essential oil, glucose syrup and dextrose, all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 52 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 16 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and contribute to elevated blood pressure in susceptible individuals.

Is this chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. It contains milk‑derived butterfat, making it unsuitable for vegan or dairy‑free diets, and it carries traces of gluten and nuts, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free or nut‑free.

Marque Repère, Tablette d'Or • 200 g

Chocolat noir écorces d'orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir écorces d'orange is a 200 g dark chocolate bar that blends 50 % cocoa paste with 20 % candied orange peel, sold under the Marque Repère Tablette d’Or label in French Leclerc stores and classified in the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Chocolate products. Per 100 g it provides 488 kcal, 26 g fat (16 g saturated), 52 g sugars, 0 g salt, 7.3 g fiber and 5.5 g protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels despite a relatively high fiber content and 50 % cocoa. The formulation includes milk‑derived butterfat, sunflower‑lecithin emulsifier, added sugars, vanilla flavor, orange essential oil and traces of gluten and nuts, making it non‑vegan and a potential allergen for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal488 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate contains more sugar (52 g vs 40.22 g) and carbohydrates (54 g vs 49.65 g), but less total fat (26 g vs 33.08 g), saturated fat (16 g vs 18.99 g), salt (0 g vs 0.42 g) and calories (488 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), while offering higher fiber (7.3 g vs 6.01 g) and lower protein (5.5 g vs 7.08 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, écorces d'orange confites 20 % (écorces d'orange, sucre, sirop de glucose, dextrose), matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol), huile essentielle d'orange, arôme vanille. Traces de gluten et fruits à coque. Cacao : 50% minimum dans le chocolat.

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