Why is Lait Noisettes Entières classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa mass, sugar, milk powder, whole hazelnuts and typical industrial additives such as soy lecithin (an emulsifier) and vanillin (a flavoring), which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 43 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular diabetic consumption, while its modest 0.18 g salt level is unlikely to impact hypertension but should still be considered within total daily sodium intake.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, whole hazelnuts are a major tree‑nut allergen; anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergy should avoid this chocolate as cross‑contamination can occur during manufacturing.

Côte d'Or • 100 g

Noisettes Entières

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Côte d’Or’s “Lait Noisettes Entières” is a 100 g milk chocolate bar packed with whole hazelnuts, produced in France and bearing the Cocoa Life sustainability label. It belongs to the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Chocolate products”, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product, with 560 kcal, 36 g fat, 43 g sugars and 9.7 g protein per 100 g. While it offers a decent protein boost and low salt, its high sugar and fat content and modest fiber make it a treat that should be enjoyed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average milk‑chocolate bar, this Côte d’Or hazelnut chocolate contains more sugar, fat and calories but less saturated fat, salt and fiber, while providing slightly more protein.

Ingredients

sucre, noisettes, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre de lait, beurre concentré, émulsifiant, arômes

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