Why is Hazelnut Milk Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, whey powder, hazelnuts, cocoa paste and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, listed as E322), plus a flavoring; the combination of isolated ingredients and an additive places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 42 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 16 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, a concern for people managing hypertension, although its low salt (0.22 g) is less problematic for blood‑pressure.

Is the presence of whole hazelnuts in this chocolate a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 25 % whole hazelnuts and is labeled with a nuts allergen warning, so individuals allergic to hazelnuts or other tree nuts should avoid it.

Marque Repère, Tablette d'Or • 200 g

Chocolat lait noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This hazelnut milk chocolate bar, sold in a 200 g aluminum wrap, is classified as a sugary snack and chocolate product. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 label, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high sugar (42 g/100 g), high fat (39 g/100 g) and saturated fat (16 g/100 g), while providing modest fiber (4.1 g) and protein (9.7 g). The bar contains whole hazelnuts (25 %), milk powder and traces of gluten, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic or gluten‑sensitive consumers, and its high energy density (574 kcal/100 g) limits its suitability for low‑calorie diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal574 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this hazelnut milk chocolate contains more sugar and fat, lower saturated fat and salt, higher protein but less fiber and carbohydrates, and delivers higher energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, noisettes entières 25 %, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre écrémé 11 %, pâte de cacao, matière grasse laitière anhydre, lactosérum en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol), arôme. Traces de gluten et autres fruits à coque. Cacao : 33 % minimum dans le chocolat au lait.

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35%

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Marque Repère, Tablette d'Or

100 g