Why is Grand Aroma 32% Cocoa classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it undergoes industrial refining, includes added refined sugar and a flavoring component, and is formulated as a ready-to-mix powder; the ingredient list shows no synthetic additives, only sugar, reduced-fat cocoa powder and a flavoring.

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

The 20 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the low salt (0.22 g) is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall calorie and sugar load should be limited for both conditions.

Is the presence of milk traces in Grand Aroma 32% Cocoa a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes; although the main ingredients are sugar, cocoa powder and flavoring, the product is labelled as containing possible milk traces, which can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Poulain • 450 g

Grand Arôme 32% de Cacao

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Product Insights

Grand Aroma 32% Cocoa is a French-made instant cocoa powder sold in a recyclable 450 g plastic-and-polypropylene pack, intended for preparing hot chocolate drinks. It belongs to the PNNS group for cocoa and chocolate products, delivers a high protein content of 7.8 g per 100 g and modest fat, yet its 65 % added sugar drives a poor Nutri-Score of E and its classification as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) despite an excellent Eco-Score A. Consumers should be aware of the high sugar level, the presence of flavoring and possible milk traces, which may limit suitability for low-sugar, vegan or milk-allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal150 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant cocoa powder (9.7 g sugars, 1.9 g fat, 0.8 g saturated fat and 0.26 g salt per 100 g), this product contains about double the sugar (20 g), slightly more fat and saturated fat, lower salt, and markedly higher protein (7.8 g vs 1.4 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, cacao maigre en poudre 32% minimum (11% de beurre de cacao), arôme.

84%

35%

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Poulain

800 g