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

The bar mixes cocoa paste, sugar, candied orange peel, milk fat, cocoa butter and several processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, dextrose and an emulsifier (lecithin, listed as E322). The presence of these refined sugars, dairy fat and industrial emulsifier pushes it into the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Although its salt level is low, the overall calorie density and simple carbohydrate load may contribute to weight gain and increased blood pressure if consumed in excess, so it should be eaten only occasionally.

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

No, the product contains milk fat, making it non‑vegan, and it may carry gluten traces, so it is not guaranteed gluten‑free. Its high carbohydrate (54 g carbs per 100 g) and sugar content also exceed the limits of a keto diet, limiting its suitability for those eating low‑carb or keto regimens.

Auchan • 0.18 kg

Chocolat noir orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Auchan Dark Chocolate with Candied Orange Peel (18 g bar) is a dark chocolate snack that contains at least 54 % cocoa and pieces of candied orange peel. It is high in sugar (49 g per 100 g), fat (27 g) and saturated fat (16 g), low in salt (0.02 g), provides 499 kcal per 100 g, and receives a Nutri‑Score of E, while its NOVA 4 rating marks it as ultra‑processed. The product is non‑vegan because it includes milk fat, may contain gluten traces, and uses an emulsifier (lecithin, E322) and orange essential oil, making it a sweet, energy‑dense treat rather than a health‑focused food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal499 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this chocolate contains more sugar and carbohydrates but less total fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while offering higher dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao*, sucre, écorces d'oranges confites 20% (écorces d'oranges 70%, sirop de glucose, sucre, dextrose), matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines, huile essentielle d'orange 0,08%, arôme naturel de vanille Cacao: 54% minimum Peut contenir des fruits à coques et des céréales contenant du gluten. *Fèves de cacao provenant du programme Transparence Cacao

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35%

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