Why is Coeur Gourmand classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, multiple sweetened chocolate fillings and added palm oil, which are typical of industrial formulations; it also includes emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), and flavorings, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Coeur Gourmand affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 10 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although the salt is moderate, the overall nutrient profile is not ideal for blood‑pressure control.

Based on the ingredients, is Coeur Gourmand suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk powder and butter‑derived ingredients, so it is not vegan; wheat flour provides gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; hazelnuts and possible traces of other nuts are listed, so it is not safe for nut‑free consumers.

BN • 228g (16*14,4g)

Coeur Gourmand

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Coeur Gourmand is a sweet sandwich biscuit from BN, positioned as a snack in the sugary snacks and biscuits category. It delivers 491 kcal per 100 g, with high levels of sugar (33 g), total fat (24 g) and saturated fat (10 g), while salt is moderate at 0.58 g; the product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The biscuits contain milk, gluten, hazelnuts and soy, and include palm oil and several emulsifiers, which raise concerns for allergens, vegans and environmental sustainability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, Coeur Gourmand contains more sugar (33 g vs 28.98 g), more total fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and higher saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is lower than the category average (0.58 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, fourrage goût noisettes et chocolat au lait (30%) [sucre, graisses végétales (palme, tournesol), noisettes (16%), lait écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre (lait), chocolat au lait Belge (5%) (sucre, beurre de cacao, masse de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, huile de beurre (lait), émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), arôme naturel), cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant (lecithines), arôme], sucre, graisses végétales (palme, tournesol, coco), lait entier en poudre, sirop de glucose, cacao maigre en poudre, lait écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre (lait), sel, émulsifiant (lécithines), extrait de malt d'orge, arôme, poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium). Peut également contenir d'autres fruits à coque et des œufs. Nombre moyen de biscuits par paquet: 16.

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