Why is Dark chocolate with whole hazelnuts classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, butterfat and emulsifiers, which are characteristic of industrial processing; its only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, plus a flavoring agent.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 41 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for most diabetic diets, while the 16 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the product contains no added salt, so it does not directly aggravate hypertension.

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

Yes, the bar contains 22 % whole hazelnuts and may also have traces of other nuts, so it should be avoided by anyone with a tree‑nut allergy.

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Chocolat noir noisettes entières

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate with whole hazelnuts is a French‑origin snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of added sugar (41 g per 100 g), total fat (38 g) and saturated fat (16 g), while containing no added salt and providing 7.4 g of fiber and 7.1 g of protein per 100 g. The formulation includes sugar, cocoa paste, whole hazelnuts, cocoa butter, butterfat, soy lecithin (E322) and a flavoring, making it unsuitable for vegan or low‑sugar diets but offering a modest fiber boost.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal565 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this chocolate bar contains slightly more sugar (41 g vs 40.22 g), considerably more fat (38 g vs 33.08 g), a lower amount of saturated fat (16 g vs 18.99 g), no added salt (0 g vs 0.42 g) and delivers 565 kcal, which is higher than the typical 519 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, noisettes (22 %), beurre de cacao, beurre concentré, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), arôme, lait entier en poudre. Peut contenir autres fruits à coque. Cacao : 46 % minimum dans le chocolat noir extra-supérieur. A conserver à l'abri de la chaleur et de l'humidité.

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ETHIQUABLE

180 g