Why is Milk chocolate caramel seasalt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is composed of refined ingredients such as sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter and caramelized almonds, and it includes the additive E322 (lecithins derived from sunflower) used as an emulsifier, which together with the extensive processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 52.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its 0.85 g of salt per 100 g exceeds typical snack recommendations, potentially raising blood pressure for those with hypertension.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 10 % almonds (including additional almond pieces in the caramel), so consumers with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it, and the label also lists nuts as an allergen.

Fin Carré way to go • 180 g

Milk chocolate caramel seasalt

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milk chocolate caramel seasalt is a 180 g milk‑chocolate bar with caramelized almonds and a dash of sea salt, sold under the Fin Carré way to go brand at Lidl. It belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups, and per 100 g delivers 33.1 g fat (20.5 g saturated), 52.8 g sugars, 0.85 g salt and 7 g protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes the emulsifier E322 (lecithins), while being certified vegetarian, Fair‑trade and FSC.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat33.1 g

Saturated Fat20.5 g

Carbohydrates54.3 g

Sugars52.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this bar contains substantially more sugar (52.8 g vs 40.2 g per 100 g), a similar amount of fat (33.1 g vs 33.1 g), and higher salt (0.85 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

sugar, 23% whole milk powder, cocoa butter, 10% almonds with caramel (sugar, concentrated butter, glucose syrup, butter, 5% almonds, lactose, sea salt, emulsifier: lecithins [sunflower], natural vanilla flavoring), cocoa paste, 0,5% sea salt, emulsifier: lecithins (sunflower),

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