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 extract that are blended with emulsifier lecithin (E322) to achieve a smooth texture, a manufacturing process that involves multiple industrial steps, which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar content in this chocolate affect a diabetic diet?

With 46.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes; people with diabetes should limit consumption and treat it as an occasional treat rather than a regular source of carbohydrates.

Is the presence of milk and nut traces in this product a concern for people with allergies?

Yes; the label indicates possible traces of milk and nuts, so individuals with dairy or tree‑nut allergies should avoid the product or consult a healthcare professional before consuming it.

Nestlé, Dessert, Nestlé dessert • 615 g

NESTLE DESSERT Noir 3x205g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

NESTLE DESSERT Noir is a dark chocolate bar designed for cooking, containing at least 53% cocoa and classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. It delivers high amounts of sugar (46.4 g) and saturated fat (20.4 g) per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed, while its salt content is very low. The product benefits from sustainable certifications such as Rainforest Alliance and UTZ and includes natural vanilla, but it also contains added sugars, an emulsifier (E322) and may contain traces of milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal551 kcal

Fat34.6 g

Saturated Fat20.4 g

Carbohydrates50.6 g

Sugars46.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this chocolate bar contains more sugar (46.4 g vs 40.19 g), slightly more fat (34.6 g vs 33.13 g) and far less salt (0.01 g vs 0.63 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao* (Afrique de l'Ouest, Amérique du Sud), beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant (lécithines), arôme naturel de vanille de Madagascar. Cacao : 53% minimum. Peut contenir : LAIT, FRUITS A COQUE. ¹Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance www.ra.org/fr.

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