Why is the dark chocolate with whole hazelnuts classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as cocoa paste, sugar, and a commercial emulsifier; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), derived from sunflower, which is used to improve texture and stability.

How does the high sugar content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With around 33 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its very low salt (0.01 g) does not pose a direct risk for hypertension but the high saturated fat may still impact cardiovascular health.

Is the presence of milk and hazelnuts a concern for people with dairy or nut allergies?

Yes. The product contains concentrated butter (a dairy ingredient) and whole hazelnuts, both recognized allergens; anyone with a milk or tree-nut allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Bio Village • 200 g

Chocolat noir noisettes entières

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bio Village's 200 g dark chocolate with whole hazelnuts belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products PNNS groups. It is marketed as organic, contains 25 % whole hazelnuts, about 37 % cocoa paste, 8.5 g of fiber per 100 g, and uses a sunflower-lecithin emulsifier with recyclable aluminium and cardboard packaging. Nevertheless, it is an ultra-processed item (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri-Score of E, is high in sugars (about 33 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (about 18 g per 100 g), and includes milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal586 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate contains less sugar (33 g vs 40.2 g per 100 g) but a similar or slightly higher saturated fat level (about 18 g vs 19 g) and offers more fiber (8.5 g vs 6 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao*, sucre*, NOISETTES entières* 25%, beurre de cacao*, BEURRE concentré*, émulsifiant: lécithines* (tournesol), extrait de vanille*.

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