Why is BROWNIE CHOCOLAT BLANC classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrial ingredients such as refined sugars, refined white chocolate, non‑hydrogenated rapeseed oil, stabilisers and emulsifiers, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 rating. Its additive list includes E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin), E422 (glycerol) and other emulsifiers and stabilisers derived from soy and glycerol.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 36.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the brownie can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its low salt (0.9 g) has little direct impact on hypertension but the high overall calorie and sugar load can still contribute to cardiovascular risk.

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

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list; although it contains less protein than whole soy, it can still trigger reactions in individuals with a soy allergy and should be avoided.

St Michel • 240 g

BROWNIE CHOCOLAT BLANC

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

BROWNIE CHOCOLAT BLANC is a 240 g white‑chocolate brownie snack produced by St Michel in France and sold in U‑stores and Carrefour. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, carries a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) classification, and currently has no Nutri‑Score assigned, with 36.7 g of sugars, 29 g of fat (7 g saturated) and 5.7 g of protein per 100 g. The formulation highlights free‑range eggs, non‑hydrogenated rapeseed oil and the absence of preservatives, palm oil or colorings, yet it is high in sugar and fat, contains soy, milk, egg and gluten allergens, and includes additives such as E322 and E422.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal475 kcal

Energy1982 kJ

Fat29.1 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this brownie supplies about 36.7 g sugar (vs 28.9 g), 29 g fat (vs 17.6 g), 7 g saturated fat (slightly below the average 7.8 g), 0.9 g salt (well under the 2 g average), and 483 kcal energy (above the 418 kcal average) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat blanc (22%) (sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), œufs de poules élevées en plein air (21%), huile de colza non hydrogénée, sucre, farine de blé (12%), stabilisant : glycérol, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudre de lait entier, fécule, arôme, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja). Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque.

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