Why is Sunshine chocolats noir noisettes torréfiées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes refined cane sugar, roasted hazelnuts, cocoa butter, and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, listed as E322), along with flavorings and fleur de sel, which are typical of industrially processed chocolate bars.

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

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes; the salt level (0.13 g) is modest and unlikely to impact blood pressure significantly, but the high fat and calorie content remain a concern for heart‑healthy eating.

Is this chocolate suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The product is vegan‑friendly because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, though the sugar may be processed with bone char, which can affect strict vegan certification; its high fat and low carbohydrate profile fits a keto regimen, it is not certified halal, and while it contains no gluten ingredients, traces of gluten are possible according to the label.

Sunshine Chocolats • 100 g

Sunshine chocolats noir noisettes torréfiées

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sunshine Chocolats Noir Noisettes Torréfiées is an organic, fair‑trade dark chocolate bar with roasted hazelnuts, containing 61% cocoa. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to added emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and other ingredients. Nutritionally it is high in fat (43 g), saturated fat (22 g) and sugars (26 g) while salt is low, making it energy‑dense and unsuitable for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this chocolate contains less sugar (26 g vs 40.2 g) and lower salt (0.13 g vs 0.42 g) but significantly more fat (43 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (22 g vs 19 g).

Ingredients

Cacao*, sucre de canne*, noisettes torréfiées*(15%), beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant (lécithine de tournesol*), fleur de sel, vanille de 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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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

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