Why is the Mix of chocolate blocks classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Products in NOVA 4 contain industrial ingredients and cosmetic additives; this mix includes emulsifier lecithin (E322), sorbitol (E420), glycerol (E422), sorbitan monostearate (E491), sodium carbonates (E500) and carrageenan (E407) as thickeners, all of which give it an ultra‑processed status.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 0.51 g of salt contributes to sodium intake but remains below average snack levels; however, regular consumption may still impact blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the presence of peanuts in this product a concern for people with peanut allergy, and how is cross‑contamination addressed?

Peanuts are listed as an ingredient, so the product is not safe for anyone with a peanut allergy; the label also notes possible traces of nuts, indicating that cross‑contamination may occur during manufacturing.

Mister Choc • 500g

Микс от шоколадови блокчета

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Mix of chocolate blocks is a chocolate snack bar sold by Lidl and bears the Rainforest Alliance cocoa label, classifying it under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. Its nutritional profile per 100 g provides 472 kcal, 23 g fat (14 g saturated), 49 g sugars, 0.51 g salt, 5.2 g protein and no fiber, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed product with low fruit‑vegetable content. While it supplies some cocoa butter and protein, the high levels of sugar, saturated fat, and several additives mean it should be enjoyed only as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal472 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, this mix has markedly higher sugar (49 g vs ≈29 g), fat (23 g vs ≈18 g) and saturated fat (14 g vs ≈8 g) per 100 g, but its salt (0.51 g) is well below the average.

Ingredients

Захар, глюкозен сироп, какаово масло, палмова мазнина, сухопънместено мляко, кокосови стърготини, фъстъци, пшенично брашно, какаова маса, кондензирано обезмаслено мляко, лактоза, суха сладка суроватка, влагозадържащи агенти: сорбитоли, глицерол, екстракт от чемичен малц, суко обезмаслено мляко, трапезна сол, емулгатори: лецитин (соев), сорбитан моностеарат, яйчен белтък на прах,quot,, декстроза, нискомаслено какао на прах, сироп на карамелизирана захар, царевично ни (съдържат фъстъци), набухвател: натриеви карбонати, екстракт от ванилия, хидролизиран млечен белтък, кокосово масло, яйчни жълтъци,quot,, оцветител: карамел обикновен, сгъстители: карагенан, преработена васила водорасли, “От яйца от кокошки от подово отглеждане, Може да съдържа следи от ядки,

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