Why is LE BROWNIE POCKET CHOCOLAT AU LAIT classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it contains many industrial ingredients and additives, including emulsifiers such as soy lecithin and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, the preservative sorbate of potassium, the acidity regulator tartaric acid, thickener modified starch, gelling agent xanthan gum, and palm oil, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this brownie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the brownie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally not recommended for people managing diabetes; the saturated‑fat level of 5.8 g is moderate, but combined with high overall fat it may contribute to elevated cholesterol, while the very low salt (0.26 g) is not a concern for hypertension.

Is LE BROWNIE POCKET CHOCOLAT AU LAIT suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk powder, whey, fresh eggs, wheat flour and traces of nuts and peanuts, so it does not meet vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free criteria.

Brossard • 240 g

LE BROWNIE POCKET CHOCOLAT AU LAIT

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

LE BROWNIE POCKET CHOCOLAT AU LAIT is a milk‑chocolate brownie snack produced in France by Brossard and sold in 240 g cardboard boxes with a thin plastic inner film. It belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 25 g of fat, 5.8 g of saturated fat, 28 g of sugars and 0.26 g of salt per 100 g. While it offers a high fiber content of 5.8 g and quick energy, the product is high in sugar and fat, includes several additives and allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat, soy, nuts and palm oil, making it unsuitable for many restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this brownie has considerably more fat and calories but far less sugar and salt, while delivering twice the fiber.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT 20,2% dont pépites 6,8% (sucre, pâte de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, beurre de cacao, LACTOSÉRUM en poudre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), huile de colza, farine de BLÉ, sucre, OEUFS frais, stabilisant : glycérol, fibre de chicorée, blanc d'OEUFS, eau, sirop de glucose, poudre de LAIT écrémé, huile de palme, poudre de cacao maigre, chocolat (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), dextrose, poudres à lever : diphosphates - carbonates de sodium, sel, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille, épaississant : amidon modifié, correcteur d'acidité : acide tartrique, gélifiant : gomme xanthane, farine de BLÉ malté, arôme.

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