Why is Black chocolate 72% with almonds classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined cocoa paste, sugar, cocoa butter, almonds and a soy‑derived emulsifier (lecithin, E322) together with flavorings, which are all industrially processed ingredients; the presence of the emulsifier and added flavoring places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this chocolate affect diabetic or heart‑health dietary plans?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the product supplies a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, while 20 g of saturated fat per 100 g contributes to higher LDL cholesterol; both factors make it a less suitable choice for strict diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diets and recommend limited consumption.

Is Black chocolate 72% with almonds appropriate for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The bar is gluten‑free, but it is not certified vegan because it contains soy lecithin (derived from soy) and possibly non‑vegan sugar; its high fat and moderate sugar content exceed typical keto limits, so it is unsuitable for strict keto regimens.

Hacendado • 200 g

Black chocolate 72% with almonds

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Black chocolate 72% with almonds is a dark chocolate bar classified as a sweet snack and belongs to the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Chocolate products’ groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and provides 21 g of sugar, 20 g of saturated fat, 13 g of fiber and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, making it high in saturated fat but low in salt and relatively high in dietary fiber. The product is labelled gluten‑free but contains nuts and soy, and its Eco‑Score of F indicates a poor environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal578 kcal

Fat44 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (40.3 g sugar, 33 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 0.42 g salt per 100 g), this chocolate contains roughly half the sugar (21 g), far less salt (0.02 g), slightly more saturated fat (20 g) and double the fiber (13 g versus 6 g).

Ingredients

Pasta de cacao, almendras (25%), azúcar, manteca de cacao, emulgente: lecitina (soja) y aroma. Cacao: 72% mínimo en el chocolate negro. Puede contener trazas de otros frutos de cáscara, leche y sus derivados. Sin gluten. CHOCOLATE PRETO COM AMÊNDOAS INGREDIENTES: Pasta de cacau, amêndoas (25%), açúcar, manteiga de cacau, emulsionante: lecitina (soja) e aroma. Cacau: 72% mínimo no chocolate preto. Pode conter vestígios de outros frutos de casca rija, leite e produtos à base de leite. Isento de glúten. MANTENER EN LUGAR FRESCO Y SECO/MANTER EM LUGAR FRESCO E SECO superius Est. 1932 8 "480000 290625 REF. 102184 4480-160 Azurara - Vila do Conde - PC

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