Why is Chocolat Noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar undergoes extensive refining, uses added sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, flavorings and an emulsifier, which places it in NOVA group 4; the only listed additive is sunflower lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this dark orange chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 35 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.05 g) has minimal impact on blood pressure but the high overall calorie and fat content remain a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is this dark chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other specific dietary restrictions?

The bar is gluten‑free, but it may contain traces of soy, milk and nuts, so it is not suitable for vegans, dairy‑allergic, soy‑allergic or nut‑allergic consumers.

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Chocolat Noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat Noir is a dark chocolate bar with orange, classified under 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 with high fat (34 g), saturated fat (21 g) and sugars (35 g) per 100 g, while offering a notable 11 g of fiber. The bar is gluten‑free but may contain soy, milk and nuts, includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322), and meets a minimum cocoa content of 72 %.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal518 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this dark orange chocolate has lower sugar (35 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.63 g) but higher saturated fat (21 g vs 19 g) and slightly more calories.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao (48,75%), sucre, écorce d'orange confité (14%) (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, dextrose, jus de citron concentré), beurre de cacao (6,85%), poudre de cacao dégraissé (6,43%), arômes naturels et émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol. Cacao: 72% minimum dans le chocolat. Peut contenir du SOJA, du LAIT et des FRUITS À COQUE.

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