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

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as an emulsifier (lecithin, coded E322), natural vanilla flavoring, and caramelised sugar syrup, which are added after the basic cocoa‑cocoa‑butter‑sugar matrix, making the product ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this dark chocolate affect a diabetic or cardiovascular diet?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 23 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk if consumed frequently.

Is this dark chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, kosher, or keto diets?

The chocolate is gluten‑free and kosher certified. It is mostly plant‑based, but the presence of lecithin (which may be soy‑derived) and possible trace milk means it cannot be guaranteed fully vegan; however, its very low carbohydrate (32 g) and high fat content align it with keto principles.

Nestlé, Perugina • 85g

Cioccolato fondente

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This product is a dark chocolate bar containing more than 70% cocoa, classified under the sugary snacks and chocolate product families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of fat (39 g), saturated fat (23 g) and sugars (29 g) per 100 g, though it also provides notable fiber (13 g) and protein (8.4 g). The bar is certified kosher and gluten‑free, uses UTZ‑certified sustainable cocoa, but includes an emulsifier (lecithin) and may contain trace milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal542 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat23 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this chocolate contains less sugar (29 g vs 40.2 g) and far less salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g), but its fat (39 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (23 g vs 19.0 g) are higher, while it offers double the fiber (13 g vs 6.0 g) and slightly more protein (8.4 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

Pasta di cacao, zucchero, granella di semi di cacao caramellata 10% (semi di cacao 5,9% - sul totale del prodotto, zucchero, sciroppo di zucchero caramellato), burro di cacao, emulsionante (lecitine), aroma naturale di vaniglia. PUÒ CONTENERE LATTE E FRUTTA A GUSCIO.

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