Why is Moelleux Au Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is made from refined ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, and isolated cocoa components, and it includes several food‑grade additives, soy lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier, diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500) as raising agents, qualifying it as an ultra‑processed product under the NOVA classification.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Moelleux Au Chocolat affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 33 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its salt level of 0.3 g, although lower than many snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for those managing hypertension.

Is the presence of soy lecithin in this product a concern for individuals with soy allergies?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, so the cake is listed as containing a soy allergen and should be avoided by anyone with a diagnosed soy allergy.

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Moelleux Au Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Moelleux Au Chocolat is a refrigerated chocolate molten cake marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, delivering 5.8 g of protein and about 3 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping salt low at 0.3 g, but it also contains 33 g of sugar, 26 g of fat, a high level of added sugars, and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of D. Although it offers a rich chocolate experience, its energy‑dense and high‑sugar profile makes it best suited for occasional consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal427 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sugary snack, this moelleux contains 33 g of sugar per 100 g, about 14 % higher than the average 28.98 g, and 26 g of fat, which is roughly 47 % above the sector average, while its salt (0.3 g) is far lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, chocolat noir 16% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme vanille), huile de colza, farine de _blé_, _oeufs_ entiers, cacao en poudre (2%), poudres à lever (diphosphates, carbonates de sodium).

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Desserissimes

450 g