Why is Swiss Edel Zartbitter chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) even though no additives are listed?

NOVA 4 classification reflects the extent of industrial processing rather than the presence of additives; the bar is made from refined cocoa paste, cocoa butter, sugar, low‑fat cocoa powder and flavorings, all of which require multiple processing steps such as grinding, conching and tempering, placing the product in the ultra‑processed category.

How do the high saturated fat and sugar levels in this dark chocolate affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

The 28.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol, while 27.4 g of sugars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes; therefore, individuals with diabetes or heart‑related conditions should limit consumption and consider the product only as an occasional treat within a balanced diet.

Is the presence of soy, milk, hazelnuts, and almonds in this chocolate a concern for common food allergies?

Yes, the product may contain trace amounts of soy, milk, hazelnuts and almonds, so people with allergies to these ingredients should avoid it or check with the manufacturer for cross‑contamination safeguards.

Schokoliebe,Netto MD • 100 g

Schweizer Edel Zartbitter Schokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Swiss Edel Zartbitter chocolate is a 100 g dark chocolate bar containing 72 % cocoa, marketed by Schokoliebe and sold at Netto Marken‑Discount in Germany. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), and its 100 g portion provides 592 kcal, 45.3 g fat (28.5 g saturated), 27.4 g sugars, 10.6 g fiber and 8.2 g protein, with low salt (0.03 g). The bar is certified by Rainforest Alliance, UTZ and holds a 2018 gold medal from the German Agricultural Society, but it also contains potential allergens (soy, milk, hazelnuts, almonds) and its high sugar and saturated fat content limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal592 kcal

Fat45.3 g

Saturated Fat28.5 g

Carbohydrates32.6 g

Sugars27.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this bar contains markedly more fat (45.3 g vs 33.1 g), saturated fat (28.5 g vs 19 g) and energy (592 kcal vs 519 kcal), but less sugar (27.4 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.03 g vs 0.42 g), while offering higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Zucker, fettarmes Kakaopulver, natürliches Vanille-Aroma. Das Produkt kann Spuren von Soja, Milch, Haselnüssen und Mandeln enthalten.

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