Why is Milk Chocolate with Coconut & Almonds classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is classed as NOVA 4 because it is made from refined sugar, palm oils, cocoa butter, milk powders, coconut flakes, almond pieces and includes processed emulsifiers (lecithins containing soy) and the additive E476; such ingredients and the presence of flavorings make it an ultra‑processed product.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this chocolate bar affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

The 24.7 g of sugar and 11.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which may worsen glycaemic control in diabetics and increase cardiovascular risk for those with hypertension or heart disease; the low salt does not offset these effects.

Is the presence of milk, almonds, and soy in this product a concern for common food allergies, and how are they indicated on the label?

Yes; the bar lists milk, almonds and soy (in the lecithin emulsifier) as ingredients, and they are highlighted in the allergen information, meaning the product is unsuitable for people with milk, tree‑nut or soy allergies.

Roshen • 38г

Молочно-шоколадний батон "Milk Chocolate with Coconut & Almonds" з мигдалем та кокосовою начинкою

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Milk Chocolate with Coconut & Almonds bar is a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes families, produced in Ukraine and containing milk, almonds, coconut and soy allergens. Nutritionally it provides 556 kcal, 34.6 g fat (including 11.1 g saturated fat), 24.7 g sugars, 6.4 g protein and only 0.1 g salt per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4. While it offers quick energy and some protein from almonds, its high calorie, saturated‑fat and sugar content and its ultra‑processed nature make it a less healthy choice, especially for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal556 kcal

Fat34.6 g

Carbohydrates53.6 g

Proteins6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this bar contains roughly double the fat and saturated fat, slightly less sugar, and far less salt while delivering about 30 % more calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Склад: цукор, олії рослинні (негідрогенізовані пальмоядрова, пальмова), какао-масло, молоко сухе незбиране, какао терте, кокосова крихта смажена 5%, ядра мигдалю смажені подрібнені 5%, сироватковий пермеат сухий (з молока), молоко сухе знежирене, кульки рисові (борошно (рисове, кукурудзяне), цукор, сіль), емульгатори (лецитини (містить сою), Е476), ароматизатори, сіль.

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