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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the bar is made from extracted cocoa mass, refined cocoa butter, cane sugar and other ingredients that have been industrially processed; the only listed additive is an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, code E322), and the product also contains added cane sugar and a small amount of fleur de sel, which together make it an ultra‑processed food.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes; its salt level is low (0.13 g), so it does not significantly impact hypertension, but the high saturated fat (22 g) can also influence cardiovascular risk.

Is the sesame in this chocolate a concern for people with sesame allergies?

Yes, the bar contains roasted sesame accounting for about 12 % of the formulation, and the label warns of possible sesame traces, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it.

Sunshine Chocolats • 100 g

Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat is a dark chocolate bar that belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products categories, containing 61 % cocoa and certified organic and fair‑trade ingredients. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugar, sunflower‑lecithin emulsifier (E322) and other processed components; nutritionally it is high in fat (37 g), saturated fat (22 g) and sugars (27 g) while providing 7 g of protein and low salt (0.13 g). The product offers a decent cocoa content and protein boost but the high energy density, saturated fat and sugar limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, this chocolate contains less sugar (27 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.13 g vs 0.42 g) but more fat (37 g vs 33.1 g), higher saturated fat (22 g vs 19 g), lower carbohydrates (31 g vs 49.6 g) and slightly lower energy (503 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, sésame torréfié (12%)*, 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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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

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