Why is Les gourmands - Cookies maxi pépites de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes multiple food‑industry additives such as soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, diphosphates (E450) for leavening, sodium carbonates (E500), ammonium carbonates, caramel colour and a carotenoid colourant (E160); these ingredients go beyond simple preparation and place the product in NOVA 4.

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

With 37 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the 1 g of salt per 100 g is below the average for sweet snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is the egg‑white powder used in this cookie a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg‑white powder (blanc d'œuf poudre) which is a known allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

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Les gourmands - Cookies maxi pépites de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les gourmands - Cookies maxi pépites de chocolat are sweet snack biscuits classified in the Sugary snacks group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with high levels of sugar (37 g) and fat (25 g) per 100 g, though their salt content is modest and they contain no palm oil. The cookies also list several allergens (egg, gluten, milk, soy) and five additives, including emulsifier lecithin, diphosphates, carbonates, caramel and a carotenoid colourant.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this cookie contains considerably more sugar (37 g vs 28.9 g) and fat (25 g vs 17.6 g) per 100 g, while its salt level (1 g) is lower than the typical 2 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat 33% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), arôme naturel de vanille), farine de BLÉ (BLÉ origine France) 30,7%, graisse végétale de palme, sucre, amidon de BLÉ, blanc d'ŒUF poudres à lever : glucono-delta lactone - carbonates de potassium - carbonates d'ammonium LAIT entier en poudre, sel, arôme naturel. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de moutarde et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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