Why is Chocolat noir fleur de sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as added cane sugar, sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and refined cocoa butter, which go beyond simple minimally processed foods. These additives, along with the use of refined salt (fleur de sel), place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 37 g of sugar and 25 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or following a heart‑healthy diet that limits added sugars and saturated fats.

Is this chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is technically vegan, but the label warns of possible traces of nuts, milk, gluten, sesame and peanuts, meaning it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free or nut‑free for highly sensitive individuals.

Sunshine Chocolats • 100 g

Chocolat noir fleur de sel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir fleur de sel is a dark, salted chocolate bar classified under the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Chocolate products'. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). While the bar is organic, fair‑trade and vegan, it is high in fat (40 g), saturated fat (25 g) and contains 37 g of sugar per 100 g, and it may contain traces of nuts, milk, gluten and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat25 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this bar contains slightly less sugar (37 g vs 40.2 g) but markedly more fat (40 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (25 g vs 19 g), resulting in a higher energy value.

Ingredients

Cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, fleur de sel (0,2%), émulsifiant (lécithine de tournesol*), vanille Bourbon*. *Produit issu de l'agriculture biologique Allergènes : peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, de sésame, lait, gluten et d'arachides.

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