Why is 16 Pains au chocolat pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines many refined ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, eggs, milk powder and chocolate, and it undergoes industrial baking processes; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

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

With 15 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the croissant can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and wheat gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

La Boulangère • 800 g

16 Pains au chocolat pur beurre 800g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The 16 Pains au chocolat pur beurre are French butter‑based chocolate croissants packaged in 17 individual plastic bags, belonging to the sugary snacks and pastries family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation that includes butter, eggs, milk powder and added lecithin (E322). Nutritionally, the product is high in fat (22 g), saturated fat (14 g) and sugars (15 g) per 100 g, while providing moderate protein (6.8 g) and low salt (0.8 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal413 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate croissant contains slightly less sugar (15 g vs 16.6 g per 100 g) but considerably more fat (22 g vs 17.3 g) and saturated fat (14 g vs 8.8 g), while its salt level is lower (0.8 g vs 1.9 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 40%, BEURRE 19.5%, chocolat 14.5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), eau, sucre, levain (eau, farines de BLÉ* 1,8% et de SEIGLE, levures), ŒUFS*/** entiers frais 2,1%, levure, sel, poudre de LAIT écrémé, GLUTEN DE BLÉ, arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool), fibre de pomme, jus d'acérola déshydraté. * Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable français. ** Œufs de poules élevées en plein air.

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