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

The bar is considered ultra‑processed because it includes refined sugar, cocoa butter, and a food‑grade emulsifier (soy lecithin) in addition to natural cocoa mass and vanilla flavor; these industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in NOVA group 4.

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

The 47.8 g of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 18.7 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for hypertension and heart‑health, so the product should be limited or avoided by those conditions.

Is the milk listed as an allergen in this dark chocolate a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the presence of milk as an allergen indicates that the chocolate contains trace dairy, which can trigger reactions in lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic individuals, so it is not safe for those consumers.

Schokoliebe • 100g

Zartbitter Schokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate bar from Schokoliebe, 100 g, is categorized as a sugary snack and chocolate product. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls under NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item; per 100 g it provides 47.8 g of sugars, 30.1 g of fat (including 18.7 g saturated fat), 5.6 g of protein and 8 g of fiber. While the high cocoa and fiber content offer modest nutritional benefits, the very high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, along with added sugar and an emulsifier containing soy, make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat30.1 g

Saturated Fat18.7 g

Carbohydrates51.1 g

Sugars47.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dark‑chocolate snacks, this bar contains more sugar (47.8 g vs 40.2 g) and fiber (8 g vs 6 g) but slightly less total fat (30.1 g vs 33.1 g) and far less salt (0.01 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Emulgator: Lecithine (enthält Soja); natürliches Vanille-Aroma.

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