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Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate Praline Bar Praline Square
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Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate Praline Bar Praline Square

Ritter Sport
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate Praline Bar (Praline Square), a compact 3.5 oz square, often sits in the candy and confection aisle alongside other premium European chocolate bars, gift-ready bite-size treats, and seasonal display bins near the register. You’ll also spot it in specialty chocolate sections or with imported-brand features. Shoppers reach for this on impulse trips, movie nights, road trips, or when grabbing a small hostess gift or a little personal indulgence on a weekly grocery run. The brand leans into a German heritage and quality positioning — clean, colorful packaging with a recognizable square shape signals a slightly upscale, design-conscious treat for adults who enjoy a refined twist on comfort chocolate. Marketing skews toward consumers who value simple-sounding ingredients and ethical sourcing; the wrapper often displays Rainforest Alliance certification for cocoa, which creates a mild “sustainable” halo without organic labeling. There’s no flashy kid-focused cartooning or explicit health claims; it reads more grown-up and tasteful. In plain terms the product is an industrially manufactured chocolate bar made from cocoa components, dairy, sugar, and a soy emulsifier — familiar ingredients presented in a finished confection. Sensory notes: a smooth, glossy chocolate shell gives way to a creamy, nutty praline center with a light grain from hazelnut paste; mouthfeel is rich and melt-forward, with a balanced sweet-to-milky ratio. The packaging is a small foil-wrapped square inside a branded paper sleeve, inviting a single-portion ritual — unwrap, break into four small pieces, share or savor slowly with coffee or after-dinner conversation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein2g
* 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

Sugar,, Hazelnut, Paste,, Cocoa, Butter, (Rainforest, Alliance, Certified),, Chocolate, Liquor, (Rainforest, Alliance, Certified),, Milk,, Skim, Milk,, Lactose, (Milk),, Butterfat, (Milk),, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This commercial chocolate bar contains added sugar and an emulsifier (soy lecithin) and is an industrially formulated confection, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods). The ingredients list and manufacturing context indicate significant processing beyond basic culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate Praline Bar Praline Square

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy'! This chocolate bar has a decent amount of sugar—16 grams per serving—so if you're looking for a low-sugar snack, it might not fit the bill. However, everything in moderation, right? It's a delightful treat to enjoy occasionally!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

indulgentluxuriouscomfortingnostalgic
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