Why is Hazelnut Dark Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa mass, hazelnuts and cocoa butter that undergo extensive refining, tempering and coating, and it includes the emulsifier lecithins (E322) to stabilize the texture, meeting the criteria for an ultra‑processed product in the NOVA 4 group.

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

With 40 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 19 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the low salt (0.04 g) is not a concern for hypertension.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 21 % hazelnuts, a recognized tree‑nut allergen, and therefore should be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or broader nut allergy.

Moser Roth • 5 x 25 g

Hazelnut Dark Chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Dark Chocolate is a 25‑gram bar made by Moser Roth that belongs to the sugary‑snacks and chocolate‑products families. With 39 g fat (including 19 g saturated fat), 40 g sugars, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein and 580 kcal per 100 g, it receives a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high calorie and sugar load despite low salt. The bar is vegetarian, contains soy lecithin and hazelnuts, and carries fair‑trade and PEFC certifications, so it may not suit vegan or nut‑allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal288 kcal

Energy1209 kJ

Fat46.8 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile (≈33 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 40 g sugars, 0.4 g salt, 520 kcal and 6 g fiber per 100 g), this bar delivers more fat (39 g) and calories (580 kcal), a similar sugar level, markedly less salt, slightly lower fiber and comparable protein.

Ingredients

sugar, cocoa mass, hazelnuts (21%), cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanilla extract

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Fin carré

200 grams