Why is Madeleine coquille marbrée au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and multiple industrial ingredients, which places it in NOVA 4. Its additive list includes citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, glycerol (E422) as a stabiliser, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) as an emulsifier, and ammonium carbonates (E503) as a leavening agent.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this madeleine affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the madeleine can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets without careful portion control. Its 0.77 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but is below the average for sweet snacks, yet still requires moderation for those managing hypertension.

Is the presence of eggs in this madeleine a concern for consumers with egg allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes whole free‑range chicken eggs (15 % of the product) and the label explicitly lists eggs as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

Chabrior • 600 g

Madeleine coquille marbrée au chocolat 600g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Madeleine coquille marbrée au chocolat is a chocolate‑marbled madeleine classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups. It delivers 441 kcal per 100 g with high fat (22 g) and sugar (26 g) but moderate salt (0.77 g) and a modest amount of fiber (2.3 g). The product is rated Nutri‑Score D, belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and contains several additives such as citric acid (E330), glycerol (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and ammonium carbonates (E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this madeleine has lower sugar and salt levels but higher total fat and slightly more calories, while its saturated fat is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de blé 24%, huile de colza, œufs entiers de poules élevées en plein air 15%, chocolat en poudre 5.5% (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre), stabilisant : glycérol, émulsifiant: mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras, sel, protéines de lait, poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium, acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels.

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