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

The product is deemed NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, butter, chocolate, wheat flour and cocoa powder that undergo multiple industrial steps, even though no separate food additives are listed on the label.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this fondant affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 35 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 14 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the low salt (0.11 g) means it does not significantly worsen hypertension.

Is the whole egg in this fondant a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product contains whole egg, which is a major allergen, so individuals with egg allergy should avoid it.

Picard • 90 g e

Fondant au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fondant au chocolat is a frozen chocolate cake dessert sold by Picard in France. As a sugary snack belonging to the biscuits-and-cakes group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed. Per 100 g it provides 401 kcal, 22 g fat (14 g saturated), 35 g sugars and 6.8 g protein, with relatively low salt (0.11 g) and modest fiber (2.5 g, below the average for sugary snacks).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal401 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this fondant contains substantially more fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), twice the saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g) and higher sugar (35 g vs 29 g), while offering lower salt and slightly less energy.

Ingredients

Sucre, ŒUF entier issu de poules élevées en plein air, beurre (LAIT), chocolat noir 12% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao), farine de BLE (GLUTEN), poudre de cacao maigre, eau

84%

35%

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180 g (2 x 90 g)