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

The tartlets combine refined wheat flour, concentrated butter, sugar and processed cocoa ingredients, and they include the emulsifier soy lecithins (E322) and a raising agent of sodium carbonate (E500), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place the product in NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of these tartlets affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the tartlets can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure diets that require low‑sugar and low‑saturated‑fat foods.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin (E322) is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with a soy allergy should avoid these tartlets.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 125 g

Tartelettes au Chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tartelettes au Chocolat noir are organic chocolate‑coated tartlet biscuits weighing 125 g, made with wheat flour, dark chocolate, butter, eggs, soy lecithin and rapeseed oil. They are high in sugar (30 g/100 g), fat (28 g) and saturated fat (15 g), giving them a low Nutri‑Score of E and placing them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, though they provide notable fiber (5 g) and protein (7 g). The product contains allergens (gluten, milk, soy, egg), carries an Eco‑Score of B and is marketed as a sweet snack rather than a health food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal514 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack biscuits, this chocolate tartlet contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), substantially more fat (28 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is far below the average (0.32 g vs 1.98 g) and it offers slightly more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_* 36,7% (origine France), chocolat noir* 33,3% [pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_)*], sucre mi-blanc de canne*, _beurre_ concentré*, _oeufs_*, huile de colza*, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium. *bio. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et d'arachides.

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