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

The cake combines refined sugar, dark chocolate made from cocoa paste and additional sugar, wheat flour, butter, water, cocoa powder and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as E322). The presence of processed ingredients, an emulsifier and a natural vanilla flavoring places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Although its salt is low, the 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol levels, a concern for those monitoring heart health or hypertension.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy, and how is it sourced?

Eggs make up 28 % of the formulation and are highlighted as a major allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid the cake. The eggs are sourced from free‑range chickens raised in France, but the allergenic risk remains unchanged.

Monoprix, Monoprix Gourmet • 180 g (2 x 90 g)

Coeur fondant au chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Coeur fondant au chocolat noir is a dark‑chocolate fondant cake sold in two 90 g metal pots. Classified as a sugary snack within the biscuits‑and‑cakes group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar (30 g/100 g) and saturated‑fat (10 g/100 g) content together with added emulsifiers and soy lecithin. The product uses free‑range French eggs, contains no artificial flavors and is free from palm oil, but it also lists eggs, wheat, milk and soy as allergens and delivers 350 kcal per 100 g, making it a calorie‑dense treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal), this cake provides slightly less total fat and energy, but its sugar and saturated‑fat levels are higher while its salt is lower.

Ingredients

_Œufs*_ 28%, sucre, chocolat noir 18,5% (pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithines de _soja_, arôme naturel de vanille), farine de _blé_, _beurre_, eau, poudre de cacao 2%

84%

35%

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