Why is Chocolate negro 72% con trozos de naranja classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on its label?

The bar combines cocoa mass, sugar, glucose and fructose syrups, a processed orange paste, and several food‑grade additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 segment; the listed additives are E100 (curcumin), E300 (ascorbic acid), E322 (soy lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E422 (glycerol) and E440 (pectin).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 35 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight glycaemic control, while the 20 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; however, its salt content is low, so it does not exacerbate hypertension directly, but overall moderation is advised.

Is soy lecithin in this chocolate a problem for individuals with soy allergy, and are there any other potential allergens?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, so it can trigger reactions in soy‑allergic individuals; the product also carries a declared soy allergen label and mentions possible traces of milk and nuts, which should be considered by people with those sensitivities.

Mercadona • 100 g

Chocolate negro 72% con trozos de naranja

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate negro 72% con trozos de naranja is a dark chocolate bar with 72% cocoa solids and orange pieces, classified under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugar (35 g), saturated fat (20 g) and the presence of six listed additives such as E100, E300 and E322. While the bar provides a notable 10 g of dietary fiber and is gluten‑free with a green‑dot sustainability label, it also contains soy lecithin, may have traces of milk and nuts, and its overall nutritional profile is poor for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate contains slightly less sugar (35 g vs 40 g) but higher saturated fat (20 g vs 19 g), markedly lower salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) and more fiber (10 g vs 6 g).

Ingredients

Pasta de cacao, preparado de naranja 23% (frutas 78% (puré de manzana concentrado, zumo de naranja concentrado 12,8%), jarabe de fructosa y glucosa, jarabe de glucosa, azúcar, humectante (glicerol), fibra cítrica, aceite vegetal de girasol, gelificante (pectina), corrector de acidez (ácido cítrico), aroma natural de naranja 0,5%, colorante (curcumina), antioxidante (ácido ascórbico)), azúcar, manteca de cacao, emulgente (lecitina de _soja_), aromas,

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