Why is Milano Milk Chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined components such as sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk powders, whey powder and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; its only listed additives are lecithin (E322) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), both used to improve texture and prevent fat separation.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 58.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, and although its salt is low, the overall high sugar and calorie load can contribute to weight gain and indirectly raise blood pressure.

Is the presence of peanuts, soy and possible egg traces a concern for common food allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list explicitly includes peanuts and soy and mentions possible traces of eggs and gluten, so individuals with peanut, soy, egg or gluten allergies should avoid this product.

Milano • 100g

Milk chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milano Milk Chocolate is a 100 g bar sold at Lidl that falls under the sugary snacks and chocolate products categories. It contains 30 % cocoa, 58.7 g sugar, 29.4 g fat (18.2 g saturated), 5.9 g protein, 2.4 g fiber, 0.23 g salt and provides 531 kcal per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification indicating an ultra‑processed product with high energy density. The bar lists milk, nuts, peanuts, soy and possible egg and gluten traces as allergens and includes the emulsifiers lecithin (E322) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal531 kcal

Fat29.4 g

Saturated Fat18.2 g

Carbohydrates59.4 g

Sugars58.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this chocolate delivers considerably more sugar (58.7 g vs 40.2 g) while providing slightly less fat (29.4 g vs 33.1 g) and about half the typical salt level, making it sweeter and marginally less salty than the category norm.

Ingredients

cukr, kakaové máslo, kakaová hmota, sušené plnotučné mléko, sušené odstředěné mléko, sušená syrovátka, mléčný tuk, emulgátory [lecitiny (obsahují sóju), polyglycerolpolyricinoleát], lískooříšková pasta, arašídová pasta, extrakt z vanilky. Může obsahovat stopy jiných skořápkových plodů, vajec a obilovin obsahujících lepek.

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