Why is Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined cocoa paste, added sugar, butterfat, and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used to improve texture and prevent fat separation.

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

With 39.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while 19 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is the milk ingredient in this chocolate a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes; the product contains butterfat and is labelled with a milk allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone who is lactose intolerant or allergic to milk.

Nestlé, Les recettes de l'atelier • 176 g

Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolat noir aux éclats de fèves de cacao is a dark chocolate bar that falls within the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 34.9 g of fat (19 g saturated), 39.5 g of sugars and only 0.01 g of salt per 100 g. While the bar provides 8.6 g of fiber and 8.2 g of protein, it also includes dairy (milk) and the emulsifier lecithin (E322), which may be problematic for vegans or those with milk allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat34.9 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates45.8 g

Sugars39.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this chocolate contains slightly less sugar (39.5 g vs 40.2 g), more fat (34.9 g vs 33.1 g), a comparable amount of saturated fat, far lower salt (0.01 g vs 0.42 g), higher fiber (8.6 g vs 6.0 g) and protein (8.2 g vs 7.1 g), and delivers a higher energy content (547 kcal vs 519 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Pâte de cacao* (Afrique de l'Ouest, Equateur), sucre, fèves de cacao grillées* (5%), BEURRE pâtissier, beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant (lécithines), arôme naturel de vanille de madagascar. Cacao : 70% minimum. * Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance www.ra.org/fr. Peut contenir : OEUF, GLUTEN et FRUITS A COQUE. Pour soutenir une production plus durable du cacao nestlé achète une quantité de cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance équivalente à celle nécessaire pour ce produit.

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