Why is Rochers - chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It mixes refined sugar, cocoa paste, vegetable fats, dairy powders and emulsifiers, which are all industrially processed ingredients, placing it in NOVA 4; the listed additives are soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, the emulsifier E476, and flavorings.

Is this chocolate suitable for a vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diet?

It is not vegan because it contains milk powder, butter and whey; it is not keto due to its high sugar content; halal suitability depends on certification but it contains dairy, so it may be acceptable if certified; it is not guaranteed gluten‑free because the label warns of possible traces of wheat.

Are there any allergens in this product that consumers with common food allergies should avoid?

Yes, the product contains milk, hazelnuts and soy, and may also contain traces of wheat, making it unsuitable for those with milk, nut, soy or gluten sensitivities.

Suchard • 245 g

Rochers - chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Rochers - chocolat au lait is a milk chocolate confection coated with hazelnut pieces and filled with hazelnut praline, produced by Suchard in France. It belongs to the PNNS groups "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets", carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (50 g/100 g), saturated fat (15.5 g/100 g) and modest salt (0.38 g/100 g). While it provides a small amount of fiber (3.2 g) and modest protein, the overall high sugar, saturated fat and the presence of several additives (soy lecithin, E476, flavorings) make it a treat best consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat36.5 g

Saturated Fat15.5 g

Carbohydrates52.5 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sugary snack, this product contains slightly less sugar (50 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but considerably more saturated fat (15.5 g vs 6.99 g) and a marginally higher salt level (0.38 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, praliné 22% (NOISETTES, sucre), pâte de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité), beurre de cacao, poudre de LAIT écrémé, éclats de NOISETTES (3,5%), lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT), BEURRE concentré, émulsifiants (lécithine de SOJA, E476, lécithine de tournesol), arômes, PEUT CONTENIR AUTRES FRUITS À COQUE ET BLÉ,

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