Why is Grand Fondant Heart Chocolate Hazelnuts classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined sugar, industrial emulsifiers and chemical leavening agents rather than whole-food ingredients; the label lists soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and two raising agents, sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this cookie affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

The 40 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 12 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase heart disease risk, so regular consumption is not recommended for these conditions.

Is the hazelnut in this product a concern for individuals with tree nut allergies?

Yes - the cookie contains hazelnut pieces (about 3.4% of the formula) and hazelnut fragments, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Michel et Augustin,Ferrero • 180 g

Grand cœur fondant, chocolat noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Grand Fondant Heart Chocolate Hazelnuts is a 180 g French-made filled cookie from Michel et Augustin and Ferrero, sold in plastic bags and trays at major French retailers. Classified in the Sugary snacks PNNS group, it carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into NOVA 4 (ultra-processed), reflecting its high levels of sugar (40 g per 100 g), saturated fat (12 g per 100 g) and modest salt (0.39 g per 100 g). While the recipe includes real dark chocolate chunks, hazelnut pieces and a no-palm-oil claim, it also contains common allergens such as gluten, milk, nuts, soy and possible egg traces, and additives like soy lecithin (E322) and raising agents (E500, E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal510 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars40 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this cookie contains 40 g of sugar per 100 g - about 38% more than the category average of 28.98 g - while its saturated fat (12 g) exceeds the typical 7.8 g, and its salt (0.39 g) is considerably lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

LES INGREDIENTS DE VOS SUPERS COOKIES: sucre, farine de blé, pépites de chocolat noir 14,9% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), beurre, huiles et graisses végétales (tournesol, karité, noix de coco), farine d'avoine, éclats de noisettes 4,5 %, lait écrémé en poudre, noisettes 3,4%, cacao en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant: lecithines (soja), poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium), sel. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs et d'autres fruits à coque.

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