Why is Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation mixes refined cocoa mass, added sugar, caramelised hazelnut pieces and an emulsifier, all of which require multiple industrial processing steps; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used to keep the cocoa and nut pieces together.

How does the high sugar content of this chocolate affect a diabetic or weight-management diet?

With 44 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a rapid glucose spike that can destabilise blood-sugar control in diabetics and adds significant empty calories, so it should be consumed only occasionally and in very small portions by those managing diabetes or weight.

Is the hazelnut in this product a concern for people with tree-nut allergies?

Yes; hazelnuts are listed as a separate ingredient (6 % caramelised hazelnut pieces and 3 % hazelnut paste) and are marked as an allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts must avoid this chocolate, and the presence of soy lecithin also requires caution for soy-allergic individuals.

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Product Insights

Tony Chocolate Dark Hazelnut is a dark chocolate bar that belongs to the sugary-snacks and chocolate products families. The bar carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed product with 34 g of fat, 44 g of sugar, 18 g of saturated fat and only 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, resulting in 539 kcal and modest protein (5.9 g). It is certified Fair-Trade, contains hazelnuts and soy lecithin (E322) as allergens, and the only listed additive is soy lecithin used as an emulsifier.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this chocolate contains more sugar (44 g vs 40.2 g) and fat (34 g vs 33.1 g), slightly lower saturated fat, virtually no salt, higher calories (539 kcal vs 519 kcal) and less protein.

Ingredients

Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, 6% caramised hazelnut pieces (sugar, hazelnuts), 3% hazelnut paste, 2% almond paste, emulsifier (soya lecithin).

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, 6% caramised hazelnut pieces (sugar, hazelnuts), 3% hazelnut paste, 2% almond paste, emulsifier (soya lecithin).

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