Why is Assortiment Villars Mini Chocolats Noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The chocolates undergo extensive refining, flavoring and inclusion of non‑natural ingredients, which places them in NOVA group 4; the only listed additive is an emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin, coded E322) together with natural vanilla and coffee flavorings.

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

With 39 g of sugar and 22 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL‑cholesterol levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is this chocolate assortment suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No; the cappuccino crisps contain wheat maltodextrin and the label reports possible traces of gluten, so the product cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Villars • 500 g

Assortiment Villars Mini Chocolats Noir 500g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Villars Mini Dark Chocolate Assortment is a 500 g pack of assorted dark chocolates classified under the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with high levels of fat (38 g), saturated fat (22 g) and sugars (39 g) per 100 g, while salt is low and fiber is relatively high at 10.9 g. The formulation includes cocoa paste, sugar, cocoa butter, milk‑derived butter fraction, caramelised almonds, hazelnuts, wheat‑based cappuccino crisps and emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin), making it unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets and a source of nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to average snack products, this chocolate assortment contains slightly less sugar (39 g vs 40.22 g) but considerably more fat (38 g vs 33.08 g) and saturated fat (22 g vs 18.99 g), far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g), almost double the fiber (10.9 g vs 6.01 g), lower protein (5.2 g vs 7.08 g) and a marginally higher energy value (535 kcal vs 519.46 kcal).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao, sucre*, beurre de cacao, fraction de BEURRE* (LAIT), AMANDES caramélisées (2%) (AMANDES, sucre, malt d'ORGE, glucose, miel), NOISETTES (2%), crisps cappuccino (0.7%) (maltodextrine de blé, sucre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, café, amidon), émulsifiant (lécithine de colza), arômes naturels de vanille et de café. Cacao: 50% minimum dans les chocolats noirs café, noisettes et amandes, 72% minimum dans le chocolat noir. Peut contenir des traces de NOIX, NOIX DE PECAN, NOIX DE CAJOU, NOIX DE MACADAMIA, PISTACHE, SOJA, OEUF et BLE. *Ingrédients d'origine suisse.

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