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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, chocolate filling and several processing aids such as sodium carbonate (E500). These ingredients are manufactured separately and then combined, creating a product that fits the definition of ultra‑processed food under NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this chocolate shortbread affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diet?

With 30 g of sugar and 6.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, which may worsen diabetes control and raise heart‑disease risk if consumed regularly.

Is the hazelnut piece in this biscuit a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes hazelnut fragments, which are a common tree‑nut allergen; anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product.

Monoprix, Monoprix Bio • 155 g

Sablés cœur fondant chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablés coeur fondant au chocolat are organic chocolate‑filled shortbread biscuits sold by Monoprix, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits. Per 100 g they deliver 30 g of sugars and 26 g of fat (including 6.6 g saturated fat), a high 507 kcal energy value, low salt at 0.27 g, 4.2 g of fibre and contain gluten, nuts and the additive E500 (sodium carbonate). The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed snack despite its organic label.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal507 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), substantially more fat (26 g vs 17.65 g) while its salt level is markedly lower (0.27 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

farine de blé* 36% - sucre* - huile de tournesol* - chocolat noir* 7,3% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, beurre de cacao*, extrait de vanille*, poudre de vanille*) - sirop de blé* - masse de cacao* - éclats de noisettes* - beurre de cacao* - fibres d'avoine* - cacao maigre en poudre* 0,6% - poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium - jus concentré de citron*. *ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces de lait, d'autres fruits à coque, de graines de sésame, de moutarde et de soja.

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