Why is AUCHAN COEUR Liegeois au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The dessert is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines several industrial ingredients and processes: it includes added sugars, refined corn starch, multiple emulsifiers (soy and sunflower lecithins E322, carrageenans E407, latic acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides E472b), guar gum, gelatin and flavorings. These components are typical of ultra‑processed foods, which is why the product receives a NOVA 4 rating.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect individuals with diabetes or hypertension?

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetic diets unless consumed in very small portions. The salt content is low (0.18 g per 100 g), so it adds little to sodium intake, but the overall high sugar and saturated‑fat profile still warrant limited consumption for those managing cardiovascular risk.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a problem for consumers allergic to soy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the product. People with a soy allergy should avoid this dessert because even refined soy ingredients can trigger allergic reactions.

Auchan • 0.4 kg

AUCHAN COEUR Liegeois au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

AUCHAN COEUR Liegeois au chocolat is a French dairy‑based chocolate dessert, part of the milk and dairy products family. It bears a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, several emulsifiers (E322, E407, E472b) and a high content of saturated fat (4.9 g per 100 g) while delivering modest protein (3.1 g) and low salt (0.18 g). The product contains milk and soy allergens and its nutritional profile shows higher energy, sugars and fat than typical dairy desserts, but considerably lower salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert, this Liegeois contains about 45 % more sugar (16 g vs 11.05 g), roughly 53 % more total fat (7.5 g vs 4.89 g) and double the saturated fat, while its salt level (0.18 g) is markedly lower than the sector average.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé 61%, crème (LAIT) 21%, sucre 11%, amidon transformé de maïs, chocolat noir 1,7% (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA et tournesol), chocolat en poudre 1,4% (cacao en poudre, sucre), cacao maigre en poudre 0.4% épaississants : carraghénanes, gomme guar gélatine bovine, émulsifiant : esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, protéines de LAIT , sel, arôme naturel de vanille, lactose (lAIT) et minéraux du LAIT. Elaboré à partir de lait origine France.

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