Why is Milk Chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation combines many refined ingredients such as sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, several milk powders, whey, butterfat and added emulsifiers and flavorings; the only listed additive is E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) together with soy lecithin.

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

The 60 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the product unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the low salt (0.2 g) has minimal direct impact on hypertension; however, the overall high calorie and saturated fat load may increase cardiovascular risk.

Based on its ingredients, is this milk chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The chocolate contains several dairy ingredients (milk powders, whey, butterfat) so it is not vegan, and its high sugar makes it incompatible with keto diets; it does not contain gluten, so it can be considered gluten‑free; dairy is generally permissible in halal diets, but certification would be required for definitive halal status.

Alpen Gold

Шоколад молочный

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a milk chocolate bar from Alpen Gold, classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed confection that contains added sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, milk powders, whey, butterfat, soy lecithin, E476 and flavorings. Nutritionally it provides 520 kcal per 100 g, 27 g of fat (16 g saturated), 60 g of sugars, modest protein (5.2 g) and low salt, but the high sugar and saturated fat and the presence of milk allergens limit its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack products, this chocolate contains about 60 g of sugars per 100 g versus the category average of 40.22 g, 27 g of fat (lower than the average 33.08 g), 16 g of saturated fat (below the average 18.99 g), 0.2 g of salt (below the average 0.42 g), and delivers 520 kcal, essentially matching the typical energy level.

Ingredients

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