Why is Belgian Choc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, flavorings, emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners and anti‑caking agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes acacia gum (E414), xanthan gum (E415), soy lecithin (E322), aspartame (E951), anti‑caking agent E551 and a stabiliser (E340).

How does the high sugar and salt content of Belgian Choc affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the powder can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is unsuitable for a diabetic diet. The 2.6 g of salt per 100 g exceeds typical sodium recommendations and can raise blood pressure, making it a poor choice for people managing hypertension.

Is the milk permeate powder in Belgian Choc a concern for people with milk allergy?

Milk permeate powder is derived from milk and contains residual milk proteins and lactose, so it is considered a milk allergen. Individuals with a confirmed milk allergy should avoid this product.

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Belgian Choc

Beverages

Product Insights

Belgian Choc is an instant chocolate powder designed to be mixed with milk or water, classifying it within the cocoa‑based drink group of the French PNNS food classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with very high sugar (52 g per 100 g), moderate total fat (7.3 g) but elevated saturated fat (4.8 g), low protein (0.9 g) and a notable amount of salt (2.6 g). The product is gluten‑free but contains milk and soy allergens and includes several additives such as acacia gum, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, aspartame, anti‑caking agent E551 and stabiliser E340.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal365 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant chocolate powder, Belgian Choc contains dramatically more sugar (52 g vs 11.3 g per 100 g) and salt, while its total fat is slightly lower but its saturated fat is almost double the average, resulting in a higher overall energy content.

Ingredients

milk permeate powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder (21%), sugar, thickeners (acacia gum, xanthan gum), belgian chocolate (7%) (sugar, cocoa mass, fat-reduced cocoa powder, flavouring), dried glucose syrup, skimmed milk powder, coconut oil, whole milk powder, salt, emulsifier (soy lecithin), sweetener aspartame), anti-caking agent (e551), flavouring, stabiliser (e340),

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