Why is Chocolat noir maxi noir feuilleté et noisettes entières classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines several industrially processed components such as a wafer layer, refined sugar, cocoa paste, and whole hazelnuts, and it includes additives like the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and a natural flavouring, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 46 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for diabetes management; however, its negligible salt (0 g) means it does not directly aggravate hypertension, though the overall caloric load should still be considered.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this chocolate a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 14 % whole hazelnuts and lists nuts among its allergens, so individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid it, and cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

Poulain • 190g

Chocolat noir maxi noir feuilleté et noisettes entières

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir maxi noir feuilleté et noisettes entières is a dark chocolate bar enriched with whole hazelnuts, classified under the sugary snacks and chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group 4 rating, delivering 46 g of sugars, 32 g of fat (including 16 g of saturated fat) and virtually no salt per 100 g, while providing 6.1 g of dietary fiber and at least 43 % cocoa solids. Although the product offers some fiber and cocoa antioxidants, its high sugar and calorie density make it an occasional indulgence rather than a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this chocolate contains more sugar (46 g vs 40.22 g), slightly less total fat (32 g vs 33.08 g) and saturated fat (16 g vs 18.99 g), no salt versus 0.42 g, higher energy (533 kcal vs 519 kcal), marginally more fiber (6.1 g vs 6.01 g), more carbohydrates (52 g vs 49.65 g) and less protein (5.8 g vs 7.08 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, noisettes entières (14%), beurre de cacao, éclats de crêpe dentelle au beurre (8%) (farine de blé, sucre, lait demi-écrémé, beurre concentré(0,6%, sel), cacao maigre en poudre, beurre concentré, émulsifiant (lécithines de soja), arôme naturel. Cacao : 43 % minimum.

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