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

The bar combines refined sugar, hazelnuts, cocoa ingredients and concentrated milk butter with processed components such as soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and artificial flavorings (vanillin, hazelnut, praliné), which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this chocolate bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 39 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not suitable for diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.02 g) has minimal impact on hypertension.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Lindt Les Grandes a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 34 % hazelnuts and is labelled with nut allergens, so it poses a clear risk for individuals allergic to hazelnuts or other tree nuts.

Lindt • 150 g

lindt les grandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt Les Grandes is a dark chocolate bar made in Switzerland by Lindt & Sprüngli, containing at least 43 % cocoa, 34 % hazelnuts, sugar, cocoa butter and concentrated milk butter. The product falls in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugar (39 g/100 g), total fat (40 g) and saturated fat (13 g) alongside a modest salt content (0.02 g). It lists milk, nuts and soy as allergens, includes lecithin and artificial flavorings, making it unsuitable for vegans or those avoiding dairy, nuts or added sugars, but it provides 6.5 g of fiber per 100 g and a rich cocoa taste for chocolate lovers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal587 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Cholesterol2 mg

Carbohydrates42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this chocolate bar contains slightly less sugar (39 g vs 40.2 g) but markedly more total fat (40 g vs 33 g) while its saturated fat (13 g) and salt (0.02 g) are lower than the category norms.

Ingredients

Sucre, noisettes (34%), pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, beurre laitier concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), arômes amficiels (vanilline, noisette, praliné). Peut contenir du lait, des amandes et d'autres fruits à coque. CONTIENT DES ARÔMES vanilline, noisette, praliné). Le chocolat noir contient cacao : 43% min. Fabriqué en Suisse par Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) ta AGI Seestrasse 204 - CH 8802 Kilchberg.

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