Why is Classic milk chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because it is made from refined cocoa paste, added sugars, milk ingredients and several industrial additives such as citras (an emulsifier), natural flavourings and trace amounts of other processing aids, all of which classify it as an ultra‑processed food.

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

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its 0.17 g of salt per 100 g is low but the high saturated fat (18 g) may contribute to elevated cholesterol, which is a concern for heart‑healthy or hypertension‑focused diets.

Is this chocolate suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is gluten‑free, but it contains milk ingredients and is not vegan. Its high carbohydrate content (59 g per 100 g) and high sugar level also make it incompatible with strict keto diets.

Hacendado • 150 g

Chocolate con leche classic

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Classic milk chocolate is a 150 g bar produced by Hacendado and sold at Mercadona, labeled gluten‑free and bearing the Rainforest Alliance certification. It belongs to the Sugary snacks dietary family and specifically to Chocolate products, with a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. While it supplies quick energy and typical milk‑chocolate taste, its very high sugar (58 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (18 g per 100 g) mean it should be enjoyed only occasionally, especially by those monitoring blood glucose or heart health.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal534 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this milk chocolate contains considerably more sugar (58 g vs 40 g) and calories (534 kcal vs 519 kcal), lower salt (0.17 g vs 0.42 g), slightly less saturated fat (18 g vs 19 g), but markedly less fiber (2.1 g vs 6 g).

Ingredients

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