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

The product combines refined flour, added sugars, butter and chocolate that are all industrially processed, and it includes an emulsifier, soy lecithin (listed as additive E322). These characteristics place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit added sugars and prefer low‑glycemic alternatives.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The formulation contains egg, wheat flour (gluten), and butter (milk fat), which disqualify it from vegan, gluten‑free and dairy‑free diets, even though the soy lecithin additive itself is plant‑based.

Equador Marque Repère • 2 x 90 g

Coeur fondant chocolat 2x90g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Coeur fondant chocolat are chocolate fondant heart cookies, sold in packs of two 90‑gram portions by Equador Marque Repère at Leclerc. Classified as a sugary snack (PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes”), the item carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, delivering 350 kcal, 17 g fat, 10 g saturated fat, 30 g sugars, 6.7 g protein, 3.1 g fiber and 0.13 g salt per 100 g. While it provides a modest amount of protein and fiber, its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, the presence of the additive E322 (soy lecithin), and allergens such as egg, wheat, milk and soy make it a less healthy choice for most consumers.

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 average sweet‑snack values, this chocolate cake has slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), about the same total fat (17 g vs 17.65 g), notably higher saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g), but far lower salt (0.13 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

oeuf 28%, sucre, chocolat noir 18,5% ( pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), farine de blé, beurre, eau, poudre de cacao 2%.

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