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

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined sugar, processed cocoa powder, and an emulsifier (lecithin) that are added to the cocoa paste, plus flavorings and allergen‑containing ingredients, all of which go beyond minimally processed cocoa.

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

The 31 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 21 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and could contribute to increased blood pressure, so both conditions benefit from limited portion sizes.

Is this dark chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the bar contains milk, soy, gluten, eggs and traces of nuts, disqualifying it from vegan, gluten‑free and many keto plans, and while the cocoa itself is halal, the dairy and possible animal‑derived emulsifier mean it cannot be guaranteed halal without further certification.

Aldi,Choceur,Libeert • 150 g

Zartbitter Schokolade 70%

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Zartbitter Schokolade 70% is a 150 g dark chocolate bar marketed by Aldi under the Choceur/Libeert brands, wrapped in paper with a thin aluminium film. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" and "Chocolate products" PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 34 g fat (21 g saturated), 31 g sugars, 10 g protein, 10 g fiber, 0.01 g salt and 535 kcal. Positive aspects include a high cocoa proportion (70 %), notable fiber, and Fairtrade/FSC certifications, while negatives are the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, presence of several allergens (milk, soy, gluten, eggs, nuts) and the use of an emulsifier (lecithin).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack benchmarks, this chocolate contains less sugar and salt, more fiber, protein and saturated fat, and slightly higher total fat and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Kakaomasse, Zucker, mageres Kakaopulver, Emulgator: Lecithine; natürliches Vanillearoma. Kann Spuren von: Soja, Milch, Gluten, Eiern und Schalenfrüchten enthalten

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