Why is Noir ecorces d'orange classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa paste, added sugars, cocoa butter, powdered low‑fat cocoa and processed candied orange zest, all of which are industrially manufactured ingredients; it also includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should consume it only in very small portions or avoid it altogether.

Is this product suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, but the label reports possible gluten traces, so it is not certified gluten‑free; the lecithin source is not specified, making the vegan status uncertain, though many manufacturers use soy or sunflower lecithin, which are vegan.

Auchan • 0.1 kg

Noir ecorces d'orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Noir ecorces d'orange is a 100 g dark chocolate bar with 70 % cocoa and candied orange zest, classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. Its nutrition per 100 g shows high fat (34 g) and saturated fat (21 g), moderate protein (9 g), very low salt (0.03 g), a high fiber content (12 g) and 32 g of sugars, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 rating for ultra‑processed foods. The bar contains gluten traces, uses the additives lecithin (E322) and citric acid (E330), and carries a Rainforest Alliance seal, making it an occasional indulgence rather than a health‑focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal523 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this chocolate has lower sugar and salt, but higher total and saturated fat, while providing roughly double the fiber and more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao¹, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, écorces d'orange confites 7% (écorces d'orange, sucre, dextrose, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), beurre de cacao¹, émulsifiant : lécithines, huile essentielle d'orange 0.2%, arôme naturel de vanille. Cacao: 70% minimum Traces éventuelles de lait, de céréales contenant du gluten et de fruits à coque. ¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance. ra.org

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