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

The bar combines refined cocoa paste, two types of cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, chopped almonds and orange granulate that is made from concentrated fruit juices and sugars; such extensive ingredient processing and the inclusion of additives, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator and pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while its 23 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, which is problematic for individuals with hypertension or heart‑related concerns.

Is Grand Chocolat Mandel Orange suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No; the chocolate contains whole‑milk powder, so it is not vegan, it lists possible gluten traces and therefore is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (39 g) and sugar (34 g) content exceed keto limits, while almonds also pose a nut allergy risk.

Gepa • 100 g

Grand Chocolat Mandel Orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Grand Chocolat Mandel Orange is a dark chocolate bar containing almonds and orange granulate, classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of fat (39 g), saturated fat (23 g), sugars (34 g) and moderate protein (8.5 g) per 100 g, while salt is low (0.09 g). The bar contains milk powder, almonds and traces of gluten, so it is not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free diets, and its high calorie content (≈554 kcal) makes it an indulgent treat rather than a nutritional staple.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal554 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat23 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this chocolate bar has lower sugar (34 g vs 40 g) and salt (0.09 g vs 0.42 g) but markedly higher fat (39 g vs 33 g), saturated fat (23 g vs 19 g) and calories (554 kcal vs 519 kcal), while providing more protein (8.5 g vs 7.1 g) and far less fiber (0.23 g vs 6 g).

Ingredients

Kakaomasse*, Vollrohrzucker*, Kakaobutter**, Rohrohrzucker*, Vollmilchpulver*, gehackte Mandeln* 5%, Orangengranulat 4% (Apfelsaftkonzentrat*, Apfelpüree*, Orangensaftkonzentrat* 0,6%, Rohrohrzucker*, Reismehl*, Glucosesirup*, Orangenzellen*, Zitronensaftkonzentrat*, Kakaobutter*, Orangenöl*, Geliermittel: Pektin, Säuerungsmittel: Zitronensäure), Orangenöl* 0,15%.

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