Why is 12 Cookies Chocolat - Pépites de Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil, chocolate chips and several food‑grade additives, including the emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin) and the leavening agents E450, E500 and E503, which pushes them into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 31 g of sugar and 10.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is the soy‑derived emulsifier (E322) in this product a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, E322 is soy lecithin and is listed as an allergen; anyone with a soy allergy should avoid these cookies because the ingredient can trigger allergic reactions.

E.Leclerc, Eco+, Leclerc • 200 g

12 Cookies Chocolat - Pépites de Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

12 Cookies Chocolat - Pépites de Chocolat are sweet snack biscuits belonging to the Sugary snacks group. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high levels of sugar (31 g), fat (24.2 g) and saturated fat (10.9 g) while providing modest fiber (4.8 g) and low salt (0.78 g). The product contains allergens such as soy, gluten, milk and eggs, and includes palm oil, which contributes to a threatened‑species penalty in its environmental score.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal496 kcal

Fat24.2 g

Saturated Fat10.9 g

Carbohydrates60.6 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this cookie has higher sugar, fat and saturated fat but lower salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé ; sucre ; huile de palme ; pépites de chocolat 10% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : E322 (soja), arôme) ; chocolat en poudre 9% (sucre, cacao en poudre) ; poudres à lever : E503, E500, E450 ; oeuf entier en poudre ; lactosérum en poudre ; poudre de lait écrémé ; sel ;arômes ; blanc d'oeuf en poudre ; oeuf

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