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

Because it is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, milk powders, and includes added emulsifier (lecithin, E322) and flavoring (vanillin), it meets the criteria for NOVA 4, which designates foods with multiple industrial formulations and additives.

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

The 56 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 20 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the product contains virtually no salt, so it does not add to sodium load for hypertension, but the overall calorie density is high.

Is the milk in Chocolate blanco a concern for people with dairy allergies, and are there any soy cross‑contamination risks?

Yes, the bar contains milk powder, whey powder, and anhydrous milk fat, all of which are major dairy allergens, and the label also states that soy may be present as a trace contaminant, so individuals with dairy or soy allergies should avoid it.

Hacendado • 100 g

Chocolate blanco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate blanco is a 100 g white chocolate bar from the Hacendado brand, sold at Mercadona, and is categorized as a sugary snack (Sugary snacks, Chocolate products). It carries a Nutri‑Score of E (score 31) and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high levels of added sugar and saturated fat. While it is gluten‑free and contains no salt, it provides 56 g of sugar, 20 g of saturated fat, and includes milk‑derived ingredients and an emulsifier (lecithin), which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal556 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this white chocolate contains 56 g of sugar per 100 g (well above the 40.22 g average), 20 g of saturated fat (slightly above the 18.99 g average), essentially no salt (versus 0.42 g average), and provides roughly 555 kcal of energy, a bit higher than the typical 519 kcal.

Ingredients

Açúcar, manteiga de cacau, LEITE em pó, soro de LEITE em pó, materia gorda LÁCTEA anidra, emulsionante (lecitinas), aroma (vanilina). ALERGÉNIOS: Contém leite. Pode conter soja e frutos de casca rija. CONSERVAR EN LUGAR FRESCO, SECO Y ALEJADO DE OLORES.

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Hacendado

200 g