Why is Caramel et Noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it is a ready‑to‑eat confection made from refined sugar, palm fat, cocoa butter, milk powders and flavorings, and it includes industrial additives such as soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, glycerol (E422) as a humectant, and a small amount of invert sugar syrup and caramelised sugar, all typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Caramel et Noisettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for a diabetic eating plan, while its 0.24 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the average sugary snack but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit consumption.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Caramel et Noisettes a risk for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes; hazelnuts are listed as an ingredient and the product is flagged for nut allergens, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Milka • 300 g

Caramel et Noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caramel et Noisettes is a Milka milk chocolate bar filled with caramel and hazelnuts, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It receives a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar content of 49 g per 100 g, substantial fat from palm oil and cocoa butter, and the presence of additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and glycerol (E422). Although it offers a modest 2 g of fiber and a lower‑than‑average salt level, the inclusion of milk, hazelnuts and soy makes it unsuitable for consumers with related allergies and contributes to its overall poor nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this Milka Caramel and Hazelnut chocolate contains 49 g of sugar per 100 g (vs. 40.22 g), about the same fat level as the average 33 g, a markedly lower saturated‑fat amount at 0.6 g (vs. 18.99 g), less salt at 0.24 g (vs. 0.42 g), and delivers roughly 556 kcal per 100 g, which is slightly higher than the category average of 519 kcal.

Ingredients

Sucre, graisse de palme, beurre de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, noisettes, lactosérum en poudre (de lait), pâte de cacao, sirop de glucose, beurre concentré, lait écrémé concentré sucré, humectant (glycérol), émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), sirop de sucre inverti, sucre caramelisé, arômes, sel, 7,5% lait écrémé en poudre dans le fourrage crème confiseur au lait,

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