Why is Starbucks Signature chocolate 70% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined cocoa powder, added sugar, low‑fat cocoa and an emulsifier, which are all industrially manufactured ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, plus natural flavourings.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds carbohydrates but is lower than the average for instant cocoa drinks, so it should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes; the very low salt level (0.13 g) makes it suitable for hypertension when overall sodium intake is managed.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The formula contains no animal‑derived ingredients and is therefore vegan‑friendly, it is naturally gluten‑free, but the sugar content makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

Signature chocolate, Starbucks • 300 g

STARBUCKS Signature chocolat 70% 300g

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Product Insights

Starbucks Signature chocolate 70% powder is a 300 g instant cocoa beverage mix marketed under the Starbucks and Signature Chocolate brands. It belongs to the cocoa and chocolate product family, carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 8) and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing soy lecithin (E322) and natural flavourings as additives. Compared with typical instant cocoa drinks, it is low in fat (2.7 g), saturated fat (1.6 g) and salt (0.13 g) per 100 g, but provides moderate sugar (7.1 g) and added sugars, and includes soy, which may affect allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal79 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars7.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar (7.1 g), fat (2.7 g) and salt (0.13 g) per 100 g are all well below the category averages of 10.93 g, 15.32 g and 1.04 g respectively.

Ingredients

Chocolat en poudre 69% (sucre, cacao en poudre 42%), cacao maigre en poudre 28%, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arômes naturels,

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