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

The confection combines multiple industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, palm oil, and a glazing agent (gum arabic, E414) together with emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E322) and citric acid (E330), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries affect a diabetic diet?

With 47 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, so people managing diabetes should limit consumption and consider it only as an occasional treat.

Is Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The item is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but it is not keto‑friendly because its carbohydrate load (53 g) and sugar amount are too high for a low‑carb regimen.

Forest Feast • 120g

Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries are a 120 g vegan, gluten‑free confection that combines dark chocolate (70 %) with sour cherries (28 %) and a thin gum‑arabic glaze. The product is nutritionally dense, delivering 474 kcal per 100 g with very high sugar (47 g), fat (25 g) and saturated fat (15 g) levels, while providing a respectable 7.8 g of fiber and virtually no salt. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, and it contains common allergens such as peanuts, soy lecithin and sesame seeds.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal474 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑covered fruit snack, its sugar (47 g/100 g) is slightly below the category average of 53.44 g, while its fat (25 g) and saturated fat (15 g) far exceed the typical 10.5 g and 7 g respectively, and its salt is negligible.

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (70%) (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring), Cherries (28%) (sour cherries, sugar, sunflower oil), Glazing Agent (gum arabic), Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oil (RSPO approved palm oil), Citric Acid. Dark chocolate contains 60% cocoa solids minimum. Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Our chocolaterie also handles milk, peanuts, nuts & sesame seeds. ENERGY FAT NUTRITIONAL: TYPICAL VALUES PER 100g Best Before End: 1985kJ/

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