Why is Chocolat noir orange noisettes et amandes pilées classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation combines refined cocoa paste with added sugars, refined fats and processing aids such as lecithin emulsifier, essential orange oil, citric acid and a sulfuring agent (anhydride sulfureux); although the label lists zero declared additives, these ingredients are considered ultra‑processed components.

How does the sugar and salt content of this chocolate bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 45 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its very low salt (0.02 g) does not add hypertension risk, but the high sugar load outweighs any benefit from low sodium.

Are the hazelnuts and almonds in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes – the bar contains roasted hazelnuts (5 %) and almonds (5 %), both common allergens, and it also lists soy, eggs and possible gluten traces, so anyone with nut, soy or gluten sensitivities should avoid it.

Merveilles du Monde • 100g

Chocolat noir orange noisettes et amandes pilées

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir orange noisettes et amandes pilées is a dark chocolate bar enriched with orange zest, roasted hazelnuts and almonds, classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (45 g) and saturated fat (16 g) levels despite providing 8 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g. The bar offers a rich cocoa flavor and nut texture but its high sugar and lack of fruit or vegetable content limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal518 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars45 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack averages, this bar contains more sugar (45 g vs 40.2 g), slightly less fat (30 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (16 g vs 19 g), far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g), and delivers more fiber (8 g vs 6 g) and protein (8.2 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

Ingrédients : Pâte de cacao, sucre, cubes d'écorce d'orange confite 5% (écorce d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, saccharose, dextrose, acide citrique, anhydride sulfureux), noisettes hachées grillées 5% amandes hachées grillées 5%, beurre de cacao, beurre concentré (lait), émulsifiant (lécithines), huile essentielle d'orange 0,2%. Traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, oeufs, soja et autres fruits à coque. Cacao: 50% min. dans le chocolat. Informations nutritionnelles (pour 100 g): Énergie 2161 kJ/

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