Why is Gocce di Cioccolato classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The chocolate is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as added sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) together with a natural vanilla flavouring.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this chocolate affect a diabetic or heart‑health diet?

With 51 g of sugar and 17 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL‑cholesterol, so it should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; anyone with a diagnosed soy allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Dolciando

Gocce di Cioccolato (pepites de chocolat)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dolciando Gocce di Cioccolato are dark‑chocolate drops containing at least 48% cocoa, sold in Eurospin stores across France and Italy. The product falls into the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high sugar (51 g) and fat (28 g) per 100 g, modest protein (6.6 g), high fiber (8.2 g) and low salt (0.08 g). It contains soy lecithin and traces of eggs, milk, nuts and gluten, making it unsuitable for those with those allergies and limiting its suitability for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal521 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dark‑chocolate snack, this product has higher sugar, lower total and saturated fat, and much less salt while delivering similar calories.

Ingredients

Dolciando ccOLATO FONDENTE (CACAO: 48% MINIMO) - Ingredienti: zucchero, pasta di cacao, burro di cacao, emulsionante: lecitine (SOIA), aroma naturale di vaniglia

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Nestlé, Perugina

200g

Gocce di cioccolato fondente

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