Why is Chocolat Lindor Hazelnut Lindt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, vegetable fats, emulsifiers and artificial flavourings, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; its additive list includes soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and artificial flavourings such as vanillin and caramel.

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

The 42 g of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 32 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the product contains virtually no salt, so it does not add to hypertension risk.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the chocolate contains hazelnuts (5 % estimated) and the label notes possible cross‑contamination with almonds and other nuts, so it should be avoided by anyone with a nut allergy.

Lindt • 100 g

Chocolat Lindor Hazelnut Lindt (100G)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt’s Lindor Hazelnut chocolate is a 100 g milk‑chocolate bonbon that falls under the sugary snacks and chocolate products PNNS groups. It delivers smooth cocoa flavor, cocoa solids and a modest amount of milk protein, creating a rich tasting experience. However, it is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of E, and is high in sugar (42 g), fat (46 g) and saturated fat (32 g), while containing milk, hazelnuts and soy lecithin allergens and artificial flavourings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal612 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat32 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this Lindor hazelnut chocolate contains more sugar (42 g vs 40.2 g), markedly higher fat (46 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (32 g vs 19 g), no salt, and provides 612 kcal, exceeding the typical energy level.

Ingredients

Sugar, vegetable fat (coconut, palm kernel, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, hazelnuts (5%), lactose (from milk), skim milk powder, anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), barley malt extract gluten), artificial flavourings (vanillin, caramel). May contain almonds and other nuts. CONTAINS ADDED FLAVOURS (artificial: vanillin, caramel). Milk chocolate contains: Cocoa solids: 31% min., Milk solids: 20% min. Nutritional Information per 100g: Energy:

84%

35%

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