Why is 6 Pains aux chocolat pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It undergoes several industrial steps such as dough mixing, proofing, chocolate coating and freezing, and includes formulated additives; the label lists soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, ascorbic acid (E300) as a flour‑treatment agent, and enzyme preparations that aid dough development, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

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

The 11 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 13 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and may increase blood pressure, so both conditions benefit from limiting consumption of this croissant.

Is this chocolate croissant suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains butter, milk and egg, which disqualify it from vegan and many halal certifications; wheat flour and added wheat gluten make it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; and its 40 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, largely from flour and sugar, exceed the low‑carb limits of a keto regimen.

Picard • 420 g

6 Pains aux chocolat pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a pack of six butter chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat) made in France, classified as a sugary snack and pastry. Per 100 g it delivers 373 kcal, 20 g fat (13 g saturated), 11 g sugars, 0.83 g salt, 7.9 g protein and 2 g fiber, which places its sugar and salt below the average for sweet snacks while its fat, especially saturated fat, exceeds typical levels. It is an ultra‑processed item (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of E, contains additives such as soy lecithin, ascorbic acid and enzymes, and lists eggs, milk, wheat gluten and soy among its allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this croissant has lower sugar (11 g vs 16.6 g) and salt (0.83 g vs 1.94 g) but higher total fat (20 g vs 17.3 g), markedly more saturated fat (13 g vs 8.8 g), slightly less carbohydrates and a comparable energy content.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN) 39,4%, eau, beurre (LAIT) 16%, chocolat 11% (sucre, pâte de caçao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA), levure, sucre, GLUTEN de BLÉ, ŒUF entier sucré (ŒUF entier issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide. pasteurise), sucre liquide), sel, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique, enzymes.

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