Why is Chocolat en poudre instantanée classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The powder mixes refined sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch and several industrial ingredients, a hallmark of ultra‑processed foods, and it includes the additives E1520 (propylene glycol) used as a humectant and E1405 (sodium ferrocyanide) used as a stabiliser, both of which are typical for NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar content of this instant chocolate powder affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 80 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, and its 0.5 g of salt per 100 g may contribute to increased blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is the artificial vanilla flavor (E1520) in this product a concern for consumers with sensitivities or allergies?

E1520, also known as propylene glycol, is approved for food use but can trigger reactions in people sensitive to synthetic additives, and it may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals, so those with known sensitivities should avoid it.

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Chocolat en poudre instantanée

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Product Insights

Chocolat en poudre instantanée is a cocoa‑based beverage powder sold in a 500 g plastic box. It is an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product that provides high sugar (80 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.5 g per 100 g), but offers low fat (1.6 g), high fiber (6.2 g) and modest minerals such as iron and zinc. The product does not carry a Nutri‑Score, and it contains the additives E1520 (propylene glycol) and E1405 (sodium ferrocyanide).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal363 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates83.6 g

Sugars80.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant‑beverage powder, this product contains roughly eight times more sugar (80 g vs 10 g per 100 g), about half the fat (1.6 g vs 3.5 g), and less than two‑thirds the salt (0.5 g vs 0.9 g).

Ingredients

sucre - poudre de cacao - Amidon de mais - SIN1520 ( Humectan max,1g/l) - sel - Arome artificielde vanille (0,4%) - SIN1405(Epaissant BPF)

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