Why is Les minis cookies aux 2 chocolats lait et noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, emulsifiers (E322/E322i – soy lecithin) and a raising agent (E500/E500i – sodium carbonate); these ingredients are characteristic of highly industrially processed foods.

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

With 31 g of sugars per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 17 g of saturated fat and moderate salt (0.54 g) may contribute to elevated blood pressure if consumed frequently, so they should be limited in hypertension management.

Is the milk content in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic individuals?

The product contains whole‑milk powder and lactose, so it is not safe for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy; additionally, soy lecithin adds a soy allergen, further restricting suitability for certain allergy‑sensitive consumers.

Michel & Augustin • 100 g

Les minis cookies aux 2 chocolats lait et noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les minis cookies aux 2 chocolats lait et noir are bite-size chocolate chip cookies made in France by Michel & Augustin. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4); the 100 g portion contains 31 g of sugars, 27 g of total fat (including 17 g of saturated fat) and 0.54 g of salt, making the sugar and saturated-fat levels well above the average for similar snacks. The recipe is free from added preservatives and colorings and uses French wheat flour, yet the high sugar, saturated fat and the presence of allergens such as milk, eggs and soy limit its suitability for health-focused or allergy-sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French sweet snack (28.98 g sugars, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this cookie delivers 31 g sugars, 27 g fat, 17 g saturated fat and 0.54 g salt, significantly exceeding the sugar, fat and saturated‑fat benchmarks while being lower in salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé française 40%, beurre 22%, sucre roux de canne 15%, pépites de chocolat au lait 14,6 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, sucre du lait, lactosérum, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)), morceaux de chocolat noir 12% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), jaunes d'œufs 2,8 % et oeufs entiers 1,4% de poules élevées en plein air, amidon de blé, sel de Guérande 0,35 %, poudre à lever: carbonate de sodium. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, moutarde, céleri.

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