Why is Merci Petits chocolaté collection classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, vegetable fat from palm oil, and several processed ingredients such as soy lecithin, flavorings and added sugar syrups; these ingredients are typical of highly industrially formulated foods.

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

The 46.9 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for people with diabetes, while the 19 g of saturated fat and 574 kcal contribute to elevated cholesterol and blood‑pressure levels, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by individuals managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, the confection contains dry whole milk powder, cream, lactose and other dairy derivatives, so it is not vegan; it also lists wheat flour and wheat malt, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and it includes almonds, ground nuts and may contain traces of hazelnuts, pistachios and other nuts, so it is not safe for nut‑allergic consumers.

Storck • 128g

Merci Petits chocolaté collection

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Merci Petits chocolaté collection is an assorted chocolate bonbon made by Storck and packaged in Germany. It belongs to the sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in Nova group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 574 kcal, 46.9 g sugars, 37.8 g total fat (19 g saturated), 8.2 g protein and 0.22 g salt. While it supplies quick energy and a modest amount of protein, its very high sugar, saturated‑fat and calorie levels and the presence of palm oil and soy lecithin additives make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars52.7 g

Fruits & Vegetables4.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this product contains far more fat and saturated fat and higher calories, but lower sugar and salt, and offers more protein than typical category averages.

Ingredients

захар, какаово масло, сухо пълномаслено мляко, какаова маса, суха сметана, натрошени бадеми (4,4%), растителни мазнини (палмово масло, масло от ший), обезмаслено мляко на прах, лактоза, смлени лешници (1,8%), мътеница на прах (от мляко), млечни мазнини, пшенично брашно, декстроза, оризово брашно, емулгатор соев лецитин, кафе, какао с намалено маслено съдържание, фруктоза, пшеничен протеин, сол, аромати, пшеничен малц, Всички видове могат да съдържат и следи от лешник, бадем, фъстък, други ядки и пшеница, Какао: 28% минимум в бялата ШОКоладова част, Какао: 32% минимум в млечната шоколадова част, Какао: 32% минимум в сметановата шоколадова част, Какао: 45% минимум в млечната шоколадова част, Съотношението на смесване може да варира спрямо производствения процес, C 1392 ро

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