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

The product combines refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added sugar, butter and cocoa paste, and uses emulsifiers like soy lecithin (E322) to achieve its smooth texture; these characteristics place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this fondant affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

With 27 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, so individuals managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk should limit consumption.

Is the soy lecithin used in this product a concern for individuals allergic to soy?

Yes, the soy lecithin (derived from soybeans) is listed as an allergen, and people with soy allergy should avoid this fondant.

Auchan, Auchan Collection, Auchan Gourmet, Auchan Premium • 0.18 kg

Fondant au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fondant au chocolat is a 180 g chocolate cake with a molten centre, classified in the sugary‑snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is listed as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, refined flours, butter, eggs and several emulsifiers. Nutritionally it is high in fat (26 g) and saturated fat (13 g), provides 27 g of sugar per 100 g, modest protein (7 g) and fiber (2.8 g), and contains the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal424 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cake, this fondant contains similar sugar but considerably more fat and saturated fat, far less salt, and delivers slightly more protein while providing fewer total carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 23% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), OEUF entier, beurre (LAIT origine UE), sucre, farine de BLÉ, eau, huile de tournesol, LAIT entier, jaune d'OEUF, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, poudre de cacao*, sel. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance. www.rainforest-alliance.org. En achetant du cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance, AUCHAN soutient la culture plus responsable de cacao.

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