Why is Sarments du Médoc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa paste with added sugar, milk powder, flavorings, and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as additive E322), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Sarments du Médoc affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 39 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while its 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the very low salt (0.02 g) is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall calorie density remains high.

Based on its ingredient list, is Sarments du Médoc suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

No; the bar contains whole‑milk powder and dairy‑derived fat, which are not vegan, and it lists possible traces of gluten and egg, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free or suitable for those with egg or dairy allergies.

Mademoiselle De Margaux • 150 g

Sarments du Médoc

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sarments du Médoc is a 150 g dark chocolate bar produced by Mademoiselle De Margaux in France and certified by Rainforest Alliance and FSC. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 39 g sugars, 33 g total fat (20 g saturated) and 7 g protein per 100 g while salt is low at 0.02 g. The formulation includes cocoa paste and butter, but also added sugar, milk powder, soy lecithin and several allergens, making it high‑calorie and unsuitable for low‑sugar or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, its sugar (39 g) is just below the 40.2 g mean, fat (33 g) matches the average, saturated fat (20 g) exceeds the 19 g norm, while salt (0.02 g) is far lower than the 0.42 g typical level.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, arôme naturel d'orange, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, _lait_ entier en poudre, matière grasse _laitère_, arôme naturel de vanille. Traces possibles de fruits à coque, gluten, oeuf.

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Mademoiselle De Margaux

150 g