Why is LES RECETTES DE L'ATELIER Les Bouchées Noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugars, multiple syrups, dairy fats, cocoa paste and several processing aids such as emulsifiers, humectants and enzymes, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E322 (lecithins), E420 (sorbitol) and E1103 (invertase).

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 45.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes unless very small portions are consumed and carbohydrate intake is carefully balanced.

Is the presence of caramelized almonds in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; caramelized almonds, which make up a noticeable portion of the formulation, are tree‑nuts and are listed as an allergen, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this product.

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LES RECETTES DE L'ATELIER Les Bouchées Noir 401g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

LES RECETTES DE L'ATELIER Les Bouchées Noir is a dark chocolate candy assortment that falls under the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, with very high sugar (45.6 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (16.2 g per 100 g) but offers modest fiber (5.5 g), low salt (0.17 g) and fewer calories than the average sweet chocolate snack. The product contains milk and tree‑nut allergens, may have trace gluten, and includes the additives E322 (lecithins), E420 (sorbitol) and E1103 (invertase).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Fat29.9 g

Saturated Fat16.2 g

Carbohydrates51.4 g

Sugars45.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet chocolate snacks, it contains more sugar and slightly less total and saturated fat, while providing lower calories and salt.

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao*, sirop de glucose-fructose, sirop de glucose, matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, beurre de cacao*, humectant (sorbitol), LAIT concentré sucré (LAIT, sucre), AMANDES caramélisées (AMANDES, sucre), fèves de cacao* grillées, morceaux de framboises séchées, émulsifiant (lécithines), sel, stabilisant (invertase), arômes naturels de vanille, arômes naturels. Bonbons éclats de cacao : chocolat noir : 60%. Fourrage de cacao : 33.8%. Eclats de fèves de cacao : 6.2%. Bonbons saveur framboise : chocolat noir : 57.9%. Fourrage saveur framboise : 40,8%. Framboises séchées : 1,3%. Bonbon caramel : chocolat noir : 52,7%. Fourrage caramel : 41,3%. Amandes caramélisées : 6%. * Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance. Peut contenir : GLUTEN, Autres FRUITS A COQUE.

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