Why is Chocolate extra negro cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, vegetable fats (coconut and palm‑kernel oil), emulsifier soy lecithin and flavourings such as vanilla and barley malt extract, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 31 g of sugar and 39 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or seeking to reduce heart‑disease risk.

Is the palm‑kernel oil used in this chocolate a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes, the formula contains palm‑kernel oil, which is flagged in the Eco‑Score adjustment for threatened‑species impact; its sourcing is often linked to deforestation, so the ingredient raises sustainability concerns.

Lindt • 100gr

Chocolate extra negro cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lindt Chocolate extra negro cacao is a 100 g filled dark chocolate snack marketed as an extra‑dark cocoa confection. It delivers a very high fat load (53 g per 100 g) with saturated fat at 39 g, a substantial sugar amount of 31 g, low salt (0.04 g) and 645 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. Belonging to the sugary snacks and chocolate products family, it contains several allergens, including milk, soy and possible tree nuts, and is unsuitable for low‑sugar, vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal645 kcal

Fat53 g

Saturated Fat39 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this Lindt extra‑dark chocolate contains less sugar (31 g vs 40 g) and salt (0.04 g vs 0.42 g) but markedly more fat (53 g vs 33 g), saturated fat (39 g vs 19 g) and calories (645 kcal vs 520 kcal).

Ingredients

pastă de cacao, azúcar, grasas vegetales (coco, palmiste), manteca de cacao, grasa láctea anhidra, leche en polvo, lactosa, emulgente (lecitina de soja), leche desnatada en polvo, vainilla, aromas, extracto de malta de cebada. Puede contener avellanas, almendras y otros frutos de cáscara. Chocolate negro contiene: cacao 60% mínimo.

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