Why is Cocoa Ghana intense dark chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines refined cocoa mass and butter with added sugar, an emulsifier and a flavouring; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), which acts as an emulsifier, and the product also contains natural vanilla flavour.

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

With 6.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides moderate carbohydrate load, which can raise blood glucose if consumed in large amounts, while its 30.5 g of saturated fat may increase cholesterol levels; both factors make it unsuitable as a regular snack for diabetics or people managing high blood pressure, though occasional small portions are acceptable.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen on the label, so individuals with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid this chocolate.

Whittaker's • 100 g

Cocoa Ghana intense dark chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cocoa Ghana intense dark chocolate is a dark chocolate bar classified within the Sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high fat (47 g) and saturated fat (30.5 g) content, moderate sugar (6.4 g) and very low salt (0.005 g) per 100 g. The product is vegan, contains soy lecithin as an emulsifier (a soy allergen), and is certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal495 kcal

Fat47 g

Saturated Fat30.5 g

Carbohydrates14.2 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this chocolate contains far less sugar and salt but considerably more fat and saturated fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

COCOA SOLIDS 92% (COCOA MASS, COCOA BUTTER), SUGAR, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOUR

84%

35%

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Cocoa Ghana intense dark chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal495 kcal

Fat47 g

Saturated Fat30.5 g

Carbohydrates14.2 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this chocolate contains far less sugar and salt but considerably more fat and saturated fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

COCOA SOLIDS 92% (COCOA MASS, COCOA BUTTER), SUGAR, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN), NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOUR

84%

35%

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