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

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines multiple refined ingredients, numerous stabilizers, emulsifiers and sweeteners that are not used in traditional home cooking. Its label lists additives E322 (lecithin), E407 (carrageenan) and E901 (beeswax) as well as various emulsifiers and stabilizers that contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Croquant chocolat affect a diabetic or cardiovascular health plan?

With 25 g of sugars and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the pastry can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or heart disease; it should be consumed only occasionally and in very small portions.

Is the hazelnut paste in Croquant chocolat a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 20.9 % hazelnut paste, a tree‑nut allergen, and is produced in a facility that also handles other nuts and allergens, so anyone with a hazelnut or broader nut allergy should avoid it.

Picard • 600 g

Croquant chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croquant chocolat is a frozen, chocolate‑flavored crunchy pastry from Picard, composed of chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch, almond biscuit and a decorative topping. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 25 g of sugars, 34 g of fat (13 g saturated) and 0.17 g of salt per 100 g, along with 3.5 g of fiber and 8.2 g of protein. The product offers real chocolate and nut ingredients, but it is high in added sugars, saturated fat, includes several allergens (egg, milk, gluten, nuts, soy) and contains additives E322, E407 and E901.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, Croquant chocolat has lower sugar (25 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.17 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly higher total fat (34 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g) and calorie content (480 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Crème liquide (_crème_ (_lait_), stabilisant : carraghénanes), pâte de _noisette_ 20,9%, chocolat noir 13% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_), chocolat au _lait_ 12,5% (sucre, beurre de cacao, _lait_ entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme naturel de vanille), brisures de crêpe dentelle (farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), sucre, huile de tournesol, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, farine de malt d'_orge_ (_gluten_), sel), sucre, blanc d'_œuf_ issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), _amande_ en poudre 2,1%, farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), pâte de cacao, eau, beurre de cacao, huile de colza, agent d'enrobage : cire d'abeille

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