Why is Dark chocolate mix nuts classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 classification is given to foods that contain industrial ingredients and additives; this bar includes dextrin (E1400) as a fiber source, steviol glycosides (E960) as a low‑calorie sweetener, and soy lecithin as an emulsifier, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed formulations.

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

The low sugar (2.7 g per 100 g) makes it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, but the high saturated‑fat (21.6 g) can raise LDL cholesterol and may not be ideal for heart‑healthy or hypertensive diets, even though the salt level is very low (0.04 g).

Is the peanut content in Dark chocolate mix nuts a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 8 % peanuts as well as almonds and hazelnuts, so anyone with peanut or tree‑nut allergies should avoid it, and the label also notes possible traces of milk, egg and gluten.

Kandit • 80g

Dark chocolate mix nuts

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate mix nuts is a snack that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high saturated-fat content (21.6 g per 100 g) and use of additives such as dextrin and steviol glycosides, while its sugar level is low (2.7 g) and it provides a high fiber amount (27.9 g). The bar contains peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts and soy lecithin, so it is not suitable for people with those allergies, and its low sodium (0.04 g) and suitability for diabetics are offset by its high calorie density (514 kcal) and saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal514 kcal

Fat39.4 g

Saturated Fat21.6 g

Carbohydrates16.6 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this bar has dramatically lower sugar and salt, but considerably higher saturated fat, total fat and fiber, while delivering slightly less energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Kakaova masa*, dijetalna vlakna 24 % (dekstrin, inulin, oligofruktoza), kakaov maslac*, 8 % kikiriki, sladilo: eritritol; 5 % badem, 5 % lješnjak, kakaov prah smanjene masti*, emulgator: sojin lecitin; prirodna aroma vanilije, sladilo: steviol glikozidi iz stevije. Čokolada sadrži: kakaovi dijelovi: 84% min. Može sadržavati mlijeko, jaja i gluten u tragovima.

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