Why is Les amandes finement enrobées de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a chocolate coating that combines milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa paste, oligofructose fiber and sugar, then enrobes whole almonds, a process that involves multiple industrial steps and ingredient isolation, which places it in NOVA group 4. It contains the additives acacia gum (E414) as a glazing agent, sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and a natural vanilla flavour.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 13 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbs that can raise blood glucose, so people managing diabetes should consume it sparingly. The saturated‑fat level of 13 g per 100 g exceeds typical recommendations and can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol, which may worsen hypertension and cardiovascular risk.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 46 % almonds, a tree‑nut, and is labelled with the almond allergen. It also includes milk ingredients, so individuals allergic to dairy should avoid it as well.

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Les amandes finement enrobées de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les amandes finement enrobées de chocolat are chocolate‑coated almonds that belong to the sugary snacks family (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Sweets). The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives such as acacia gum (E414) and sunflower lecithin (E322). Nutritionally it offers high fiber (18 g) and protein (16.5 g) per 100 g, but also unusually high fat (43 g), saturated fat (13 g), sugars (13 g) and moderate salt (0.9 g), making it very energy‑dense.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal557 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this almond treat contains far less sugar and carbohydrates but far more fat, saturated fat, protein, fiber and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait aux fibres diététiques (52%) (fibres diététiques - oligofructose, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, sucre (1%), émulsifiant: lecithine de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), amandes (46%), poudre de cacao (2%), agent d'enrobage: gomme d'acacia. Chocolat belge amandes origine USA ou UE. **Par rapport à la moyenne des amandes enrobées de chocolat

84%

35%

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