Why is Extra dark chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes added sugar, cocoa butter, a natural vanilla flavor, and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as E322); the combination of these refined ingredients and additives places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this chocolate influence cholesterol levels and heart‑health for regular consumers?

Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, so the 30 g of saturated fat per 100 g recommends limited consumption, especially for those monitoring heart health.

Can people with soy allergies safely consume this chocolate?

The product contains soy lecithin, a soy‑derived emulsifier, which can trigger reactions in soy‑allergic individuals; therefore it is not considered safe for those with a soy allergy.

Cachet • 100 g

Extra dark chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Extra dark chocolate is a 100 g bar from the brand Cachet, containing at least 85 % cocoa solids and marketed as a sweet snack. With 10 g of protein and only 11 g of sugars per 100 g it is lower in sugar than the average snack, but its 50 g of total fat, 30 g of saturated fat and 587 kcal make it a high‑calorie, high‑fat item. The bar falls in the “Sugary snacks” and “Chocolate products” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, and lists soy lecithin (E322) and possible traces of milk, gluten, nuts and eggs as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal587 kcal

Fat50 g

Saturated Fat30 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (40.2 g sugar, 33.1 g fat, 19 g saturated fat per 100 g), this chocolate has far less sugar (11 g) but markedly more fat (50 g) and saturated fat (30 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, arôme naturel de vanille, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja). Chocolat: cacao 85% minimum. Peut contenir: lait, gluten, fruits à coque, oeufs.

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