Why is Brownie a la Francaise Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it is made from refined ingredients and includes industrial additives typical of NOVA group 4; the listed additives are emulsifiers E322 and E322i (soy lecithin) and stabilizer E422 (glycerol).

How does the sugar and salt content in this brownie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33 g of sugar per 100 g, the brownie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, whereas its 0.25 g of salt per 100 g is low compared with many snacks but still adds to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for people with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin (E322/E322i) is present as an emulsifier; while it is a refined soy derivative, it can trigger reactions in individuals with a confirmed soy allergy, so soy‑allergic consumers should avoid this product.

St Michel • 240g ℮

Brownie à la Française Chocolat 🍫

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Brownie a la Francaise Chocolate is a French‑style chocolate brownie marketed as a sugary snack and biscuit‑cake. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of sugar (33 g), saturated fat (7 g) and overall energy (≈ 459 kcal per 100 g), while its salt content is relatively low. The formulation includes free‑range eggs, colza oil and milk‑based chocolate chips, but also contains additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i) and glycerol (E422), and it is not suitable for consumers with egg, gluten, milk or soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this brownie contains more sugar (33 g vs ≈ 29 g per 100 g) and higher energy (≈ 459 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its saturated fat is slightly lower than the category average but remains high.

Ingredients

Œufs, chocolat 18% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant lécithines (soja)), huile de colza, sucre, farine de blé 10%, pépites de chocolat au lait 8.1% (sucre, lait entier en poudre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lactose, émulsifiant : lécithine (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), stabilisant: glycérol, sirop de glucose, cacao en poudre sel. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque. :

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