Why is Milk chocolate caramel & sea salt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder and caramel, and it includes industrial additives like soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and natural flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this chocolate bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 46 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 0.47 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so it should be consumed only occasionally by people with hypertension.

Is this chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk powder and milk solids, so it is not vegan; its high carbohydrate (50 g sugars and carbs) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet; it is not certified halal and may contain trace gluten, nuts or egg residues, thus it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Cachet • 100g

Milk chocolate caramel & sea salt

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milk chocolate caramel & sea salt is a 100 g salted milk chocolate bar produced by Cachet and certified by the Rainforest Alliance. It is high in fat (35 g), saturated fat (21 g), sugars (46 g) and contains moderate salt (0.47 g), giving it a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed rating, and delivering 552 kcal per 100 g. The bar provides 7.1 g protein, includes milk, soy lecithin and may have traces of nuts, gluten and eggs, making it unsuitable for vegans and for those with these allergens, and it is intended as a sweet‑salty treat rather than a health‑focused snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal552 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this bar contains more sugar (46 g vs 40.2 g), fat (35 g vs 33.1 g) and salt (0.47 g vs 0.42 g) per 100 g, delivers slightly more calories and virtually no fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne, beurre de cacao*, lait entier en poudre*, pâte de cacao*, éclats de caramel* (10%) (sucre, sirop de glucose*), arôme naturel de vanille Bourbon*, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja)*, arôme naturel, sel (0,3%). Chocolat au lait: cacao 40 % minimum - substances laitières 21% minimum. Peut contenir: noix, gluten, oeufs.

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