Why is Excellence Mild 70% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The chocolate is labeled NOVA 4 because its production involves multiple processing steps such as refining, conching and adding refined ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin, used as an emulsifier, along with a small amount of vanilla flavor.

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

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 29 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is a concern for hypertension or cardiovascular risk; consumption should be limited to small portions.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this chocolate a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid this product despite the small amount used.

Lindt • 100 g

Excellence Mild 70%

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Excellence Mild 70% is a mild dark chocolate bar with 70 % cocoa, manufactured by Lindt and packaged in a recyclable aluminium container. Nutritionally it belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing high levels of fat (48 g), saturated fat (29 g) and sugars (29 g) per 100 g while salt is low. The cocoa content provides notable cocoa solids and some protein (6.9 g), but the formulation includes soy lecithin as an emulsifier and may contain traces of milk, hazelnuts, almonds and other nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal610 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat29 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack bar values, this chocolate contains less sugar (29 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.42 g) but considerably more total fat (48 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (29 g vs 19 g), resulting in a higher energy content.

Ingredients

Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Emulgator (Sojalecithin), Vanille. Kann Haselnüsse, Mandeln, andere Schalenfrüchte und Milch enthalten.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal610 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat29 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Emulgator (Sojalecithin), Vanille. Kann Haselnüsse, Mandeln, andere Schalenfrüchte und Milch enthalten.

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