Why is Noir aux Pepites de Cafe classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is considered ultra-processed because it combines refined ingredients such as added sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder and coffee nuggets that are themselves processed, and it includes the additive soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, along with natural coffee and vanilla flavours.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 45 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and could be problematic for people monitoring heart health or blood pressure, especially when consumed in large amounts.

Is the milk powder in this product a concern for lactose-intolerant or dairy-allergic consumers?

Yes, the formulation includes skimmed milk powder, which contains lactose and milk proteins; it is listed as a milk allergen and should be avoided by anyone with lactose intolerance, dairy allergy, or a milk-based dietary restriction.

Villars • 100 g

Noir aux Pépites de Café

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Noir aux Pepites de Cafe is a Swiss-made dark chocolate bar with coffee nuggets, classified as a sugary snack within the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products dietary families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high sugar (45 g/100 g), saturated fat (20 g) and energy content (about 525 kcal) alongside a modest fiber amount of 6.7 g. While it offers coffee-derived aroma, cocoa flavonols and certified sustainable sourcing, it also contains milk powder, traces of multiple nuts and soy, and is not suitable for vegan or low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars45 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate delivers 45 g of sugar (about 12% higher), 20 g of saturated fat (around 5% above the average), only 0.03 g of salt (well below the 0.42 g average) and a slightly higher fiber content of 6.7 g versus 6.0 g.

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre*, beurre de cacao, pépites de café (6%) (maltodextrine de blé, sucre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, café, amidon), BEURRE fondu* (LAIT), émulsifiant: lécithine de colza, arômes naturels de café et de vanille. Cacao : 50% minimum. Peut contenir des traces de NOISETTE, AMANDE, NOIX, NOIX DE PÉCAN, NOIX DE CAJOU, PISTACHE, ŒUF, SOJA BLE et ORGE. *Ingrédients d'origine suisse.

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