Why is DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The chips are made from refined cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and include an emulsifier plus lecithins (soy derived), which are typical ingredients of industrially formulated products, placing the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 45 g of sugar per 100 g, the chips can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and the overall high carbohydrate load may contribute to increased blood pressure in sensitive individuals, so they should be consumed only occasionally by those managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the soy lecithin used in these chocolate chips a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes lecithins (soy), and the product is flagged with a soy allergen warning, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid these chocolate chips.

THE PANTRY • 100 g

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS are a dark‑chocolate snack classified under the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. At 555 kcal per 100 g they are ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and deliver 31.4 g of fat (including 19.1 g saturated) and 45 g of sugars, while providing modest protein (6.9 g) and fiber (2.4 g). The product carries vegetarian and Rainforest‑Alliance certifications, but it contains soy lecithin as an allergen and lacks a Nutri‑Score label.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal555 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this chip mix is higher in sugar (45 g vs 40.2 g) and energy (555 kcal vs 519 kcal), has slightly lower total fat (31.4 g vs 33.1 g) but a bit more saturated fat (19.1 g vs 19.0 g), and provides less fiber (2.4 g vs 6.0 g) and protein (6.9 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

cocoa mass*, sugar, cocoa butter*, fat reduced cocoa powder*, emulsifier, lecithins (soya), *rainforest alliance certified

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