Why is Milk chocolate without added sugars classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa butter, milk powders, a sugar‑alcohol sweetener (maltitol) and an emulsifier (lecithins, E322), all of which are industrially processed ingredients; such a formulation meets the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

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

With 11.5 g of sugar and 18.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product provides a moderate glucose load and a high amount of saturated fat that can raise LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is the maltitol sweetener used in this product suitable for people with lactose intolerance or diabetes?

Maltitol is a sugar‑alcohol that contains no lactose, so it is safe for lactose‑intolerant individuals; it has a lower glycemic impact than table sugar, making it more diabetes‑friendly, but excessive intake may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

Nestlé • 115 g

Chocolate con leche sin azúcares añadidos

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milk chocolate without added sugars is a 115 g milk‑based chocolate bar classified in the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It contains no added sugars, uses the sugar‑alcohol maltitol, and carries the Rainforest Alliance seal, resulting in lower sugar (11.5 g), salt (0.15 g) and energy (478 kcal) than typical sweet‑snack averages. However, it is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product with a Nutri‑Score of D, high saturated fat (18.9 g), moderate sugars, and includes milk powder and possible traces of nuts and gluten, which may be problematic for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal478 kcal

Fat32.6 g

Saturated Fat18.9 g

Carbohydrates55.1 g

Sugars11.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this chocolate has markedly less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt but contains more total carbohydrates and less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Edulcorante (maltitol), manteca de cacao, LECHE en polvo, pasta de cacao', suero de LECHE en polvo, emulgente (lecitinas), aroma natural de vainilla. Puede contener FRUTOS DE CÁSCARA y GLUTEN. Cacao: 34% mínimo. 'Certificado Rainforest Alliance.

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Nestlé

125 g