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

The bar is made from refined sugar, palm oils, cocoa butter, milk powders and peanut pieces that are combined with emulsifiers such as polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476) and soy‑derived lecithin, plus a flavoring; these industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this chocolate bar affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With almost 50 g of sugar and 19.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is the peanut content in this chocolate bar a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the bar contains 3 % roasted, ground peanut kernels and an additional 2 % roasted, grated peanut pieces, so it must be avoided by anyone allergic to peanuts, and it also lists milk as an allergen.

Roshen • 38g

Chocolate and Peanuts

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate and Peanuts is a 38 g filled chocolate bar made by Roshen that falls under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added emulsifier E476, soy‑derived lecithin, and palm‑oil ingredients, though it does provide about 2.6 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. The bar is high in sugar (49.9 g/100 g) and saturated fat (19.6 g/100 g) and contains milk and peanuts, common allergens, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal553 kcal

Fat33.8 g

Saturated Fat19.6 g

Carbohydrates53.4 g

Sugars49.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack bars, this product contains more sugar (49.9 g vs 40.2 g), slightly more fat (33.8 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat, while its salt (0.13 g) is lower than the category average of 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Цукор, олії рослинні (пальмоядрова, пальмова), какао-масло, молоко сухе незбиране, какао терте, какао-порошок зі зниженим вмістом жиру, ядра бобів арахісу смажені подрібнені 3%, кульки рисові 2% (борошно (рисове, кукурудзяне), цукор, сіль)), ядра бобів арахісу смажені терті 2%, молоко сухе знежирене, емульгатори (лецитини (містить сою), Е476), ароматизатор.

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