Why is NESTLE DESSERT Noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter and a natural vanilla flavor with the emulsifier lecithin (E322), all of which are industrially processed ingredients, placing it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

The 46.6 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; therefore, people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit consumption and consider lower‑sugar alternatives.

Is the presence of milk traces in this product a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes, the label indicates possible milk traces, so individuals with a milk allergy risk an allergic reaction and should avoid this chocolate or choose a certified milk‑free alternative.

NESTLE DESSERT, Nestlé dessert, Tablettes • 410 g

NESTLE DESSERT Noir 2X205g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

NESTLE DESSERT Noir is a 410 g pack of dark chocolate bars (2 × 205 g) marketed as a superior dark chocolate for cooking and classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. Per 100 g it provides 548 kcal, 34 g fat (20 g saturated), 46.6 g sugars, 6 g protein, 7.3 g fiber and only 0.01 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, while containing milk and nut traces and the emulsifier lecithin (E322). The bar offers a relatively high cocoa content (minimum 53 %), Rainforest Alliance certification and notable fiber, but its high sugar, saturated fat and ultra‑processed nature make it unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑fat dietary goals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal548 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat20.2 g

Carbohydrates50.7 g

Sugars46.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack chocolate, this bar has higher sugar, fat, saturated fat and calories, but provides more fiber and far less salt.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao* (Afrique de l'Ouest, Amérique du Sud), beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant (lécithine), arôme naturel de vanille de Madagascar. Cacao : 53% minimum. Peut contenir : LAIT, FRUITS A COQUE.* Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance www.ra.org/fr.

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Nestlé, NESTLE DESSERT, Nestlé Dessert, Tablettes

410 g