Why is Dark chocolate almonds & pear classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several processed ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter and anhydrous milk fat, and it includes an emulsifier (soya lecithin) listed as additive E322, which places it in the ultra-processed category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 37 g of sugar and 19 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which may worsen diabetes management and increase blood-pressure risk; the very low salt (0.01 g) does not pose a hypertension concern, but the overall nutrient profile is not suitable for these conditions.

Are the almonds and anhydrous milk fat in this chocolate a concern for people with nut or dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains 8 % almonds and milk-derived fat, both of which are common allergens; the label also warns of possible traces of other nuts, gluten, eggs and soy, so anyone with nut, dairy, gluten or soy sensitivities should avoid it.

Cachet • 100 g

Dark chocolate almonds & pear

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate almonds & pear is a sweet snack positioned within the sugary snacks and chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), with high levels of sugars (37 g), total fat (35 g) and saturated fat (19 g) while its salt content is low at 0.01 g per 100 g. The bar offers 7.2 g of protein and 57 % cocoa solids, but it contains milk fat, soy lecithin and allergens such as almonds, milk, soy, eggs and gluten, making it unsuitable for vegan or allergy-restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 37 g of sugar per 100 g, slightly below the average of 40.22 g for similar sweet snack chocolates, while its fat at 35 g exceeds the average 33.08 g, and its salt at 0.01 g is far lower than the average 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Cocoa mass, sugar, almonds 8%, pear pieces 4%, cocoa butter, anhydrous milk fat, natural pear flavouring, emulsifier (soya lecithin). May contain: gluten, eggs, other nuts.

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