Why is P'tit fondant coeur chocolat classified as ultra-Processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple refined oils, butter, cocoa powders and three food-additive classes: emulsifier E322 (lecithins), raising agents E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates).

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

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 0.51 g of salt, although lower than the snack average, still adds to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension; therefore consumption should be limited.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free?

No - it contains butter and skimmed milk powder, so it is not vegan; the high sugar and wheat flour make it unsuitable for keto and gluten-free diets; the presence of dairy and possible non-halal additives means it is not certified halal.

Bjorg • 180 g

P’tit fondant coeur chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

P'tit fondant coeur chocolat is an organic French filled biscuit with a milk-chocolate centre, sold in a 180 g bag and grouped as a sugary snack (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes). It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar content (33 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat and the inclusion of additives such as E322 (lecithins), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates). While the product uses organic ingredients and contains no palm oil, it is high in sugar and salt, includes gluten, milk and hazelnuts, and should be eaten in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (33 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), slightly less saturated fat (6.8 g vs 7.8 g), and far less salt (0.51 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 27%, Sucre de canne*, Farine complète de blé* 16%, Huile de tournesol*, Sucre de canne* roux, Huile de tournesol oléique, Beurre (lait), Poudre de cacao* maigre, Chocolat* 4% (sucre*, beurre de cacao*, poudre de cacao* maigre), Poudre de lait écrémé, Huile de noix de coco*, Poudre de noisettes* 0,7%, Beurre de cacao*, Sel, Poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium - carbonates d'ammonium, Émulsifiant: lécithines*, Arôme naturel de vanille*. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs, de moutarde, d'autres fruits à coque, de soja et de graines de sésame. *Ingrédients biologiques.

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