Why is Chocolat Lait Caramel Salé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, caramel pieces and several processed components such as soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier; the caramel also contains added sugars and palm‑derived vegetable fat, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 56.8 g of sugar and 0.3 g of salt per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contribute to excess sodium intake, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or for people needing to limit salt for hypertension.

Is the palm oil used in the caramel portion a sustainability concern?

The caramel includes vegetable fat derived from palm oil, which is associated with deforestation and habitat loss; although the amount is small, consumers seeking environmentally friendly products may consider it a drawback.

Choc-o-Fair • 200 g

Chocolat Lait Caramel Salé

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat Lait Caramel Salé is a 200 g milk‑chocolate bar with caramel and sea salt, classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains high levels of sugar (56.8 g/100 g) and saturated fat (18.4 g/100 g), alongside moderate salt (0.3 g/100 g). While it provides 5.7 g of protein per 100 g and a creamy texture from cocoa butter and milk powder, the high sugar content, presence of palm‑derived vegetable fat and the emulsifier soy lecithin reduce its nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal537 kcal

Fat30.7 g

Saturated Fat18.4 g

Carbohydrates57.9 g

Sugars56.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (40.2 g sugar, 33.1 g fat, 0.42 g salt per 100 g), this chocolate contains substantially more sugar and slightly less fat and salt, resulting in a higher energy value.

Ingredients

Sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, pâte de cacao, morceaux de caramel 7,5% (sucre, beurre darifié (lait), graisses végétales (palme), poudre de lait entier, poudre de lait maigre, sel, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja); lactose, lactosérum en poudre (lait), émulsifiant: lécithine de soja; sel 0,2%, arôme.

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