Why is Black's Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined cocoa mass, multiple sugars, dairy powders, palm oil and an emulsifier, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier.

How do the sugar and saturated fat levels in this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 22 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular health; moderation is advised.

Is the hazelnut content a concern for nut‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the product contains chopped roasted hazelnuts and lists nuts among the allergens, so anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

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Black's Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Black's Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates is an organic assorted chocolate confectionery marketed as a sugary snack. Nutritionally, it belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high sugar (36 g per 100 g), saturated fat (22 g per 100 g) and modest fiber (6.7 g per 100 g) while salt is low. The inclusion of whole milk powder, butter and hazelnuts means it is not suitable for vegans or people allergic to dairy, soy or nuts, and the organic label adds a sustainability angle despite the presence of palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal564 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this chocolate has lower sugar and salt but higher fat, saturated fat, protein and fiber, while its energy content exceeds the typical snack.

Ingredients

cocoa mass #, cane sugar #, cocoa butter #, whole milk powder #, fat-reduced cocoa powder #, chopped roasted hazelnuts (stem ginger #, icing sugar #), currants #, glucose syrup #, butter #, emulsifier (soya lecithins #), palm oil #, vanilla extract #, molasses #, anglesey may contain other nuts, # , certified organic, organic chocolate: minimum cocoa solids 85 %, organic chocolate: minimum cocoa solids 70 %, organic organic milk chocolate: minimum cocoa solids 37 %, minimum milk solids 24%, organic white chocolate: almonds #, crystallised ginger # roasted sea salt, vanilla pod #, minimum chocolate: cocoa solids minimum cocoa solids 30%, minimum 60 %, milk solids 26 %,

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