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5 Star Hazelnut Bar, 1.8 OZ
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5 Star Hazelnut Bar, 1.8 OZ

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
4g
Protein
18g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this small chocolate bar in the candy aisle or at checkout — an easy impulse buy for a quick sweet fix or a nostalgic pocket treat. It feels indulgent and comforting, with a mix of creamy chocolate, crunchy wheat flakes and nutty paste; the long ingredient list with emulsifiers, added sugars and composite components hints at industrial processing and a manufactured texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars18g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

MILK, AND, DARK, CHOCOLATE, (+SUGAR,, +COCOA, BUTTER,, MILK, POWDER,, +CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, SOYBEAN, LECITHIN, (NON-GMO),, AND, +VANILLA), HAZELNUT, PASTE, HAZELNUTS, WHEAT, FLAKES, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, UNSALTED, BUTTER,, SALT,, AND, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN), AND, SALTED, PEANUT, BUTTER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients (chocolate blends, soybean lecithin, hazelnut paste, salted peanut butter, refined sugars) and composite manufactured components indicate an ultra-processed product assembled for texture and shelf stability rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about 5 Star Hazelnut Bar, 1.8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? This bar packs in 290 calories and is high in sugar, so it's more of a treat than a staple. If you're looking for a delicious snack to satisfy a sweet tooth, it's a win, but it shouldn't replace your daily fruits and veggies!

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Vibe:

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$4.99
per package