Why is Pains au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is marked as NOVA 4 because it combines refined flour, butter, chocolate, and several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322 and soy lecithin), a colourant (E160 carotenoids), and an antioxidant (E300 vitamin C), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and fat content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 13 g of sugar and 23 g of total fat (including 11 g saturated fat) per 100 g, the item can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase cardiovascular risk, while its 0.9 g of salt adds to sodium intake; therefore it is not recommended for strict diabetic or hypertensive eating plans.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, eggs are listed as a main ingredient and are highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product; it also contains gluten, milk and soy, which are additional common allergens.

U • 360g (8x45g)

Pains au chocolat sans huile de palme - Sachets x8 360g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pains au chocolat are French chocolate‑filled croissants sold frozen as sweet pastries, classified in the sugary snacks and pastries groups. The product delivers 441 kcal per 100 g with high fat (23 g), saturated fat (11 g) and sugar (13 g), a moderate salt level (0.9 g), and a Nutri‑Score of E, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It is made with wheat flour, butter, eggs and sustainable French ingredients and contains no palm oil, but it also includes several additives such as emulsifiers (E322, soy lecithin), colour (E160 carotenoids) and antioxidant (E300 vitamin C), and it carries egg, gluten, milk and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate croissant contains more fat (23 g vs 17.3 g) and higher energy (441 kcal vs 376 kcal) while offering lower sugar (13 g vs 16.6 g) and less salt (0.9 g vs 1.9 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 47,9%, BEURRE concentré 12,6%, chocolat 12,5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA, arôme de vanille), eau, huile de colza, sucre, levure, arômes naturels (contient alcool), poudre de LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ, sel, fibre de pomme de terre, GLUTEN DE BLÉ, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d acides gras, colorant : caroténoïdes, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, OEUFS. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque**. **Concerne uniquement le site de production C (voir la lettre à la fin du numéro de lot).

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