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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the recipe combines many refined ingredients and industrial additives rather than whole foods. The label list shows soy lecithin (emulsifier E322), potassium sorbate (preservative E202) and citric acid (acidifier E330) among the additives.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this fondant affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

With 40 g of sugar and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by diabetics or those monitoring heart health.

Is the palm oil used in this fondant a concern for sustainability and health?

The ingredient list includes palm oil, which is sourced from plantations that can drive deforestation and habitat loss; nutritionally, palm oil adds saturated fat, contributing to the product’s high saturated‑fat level.

Gü • 200 g (2 x 100 g)

Fondant au chocolat Selection CRF

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fondant au chocolat Selection CRF is a chocolate fondant snack made from pasteurized whole eggs, sugar, dark chocolate (53 % cocoa), wheat flour, butter and various oils, positioned in the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting a high content of sugar (40 g), fat (26 g) and saturated fat (15 g) per 100 g, while providing modest fiber (2.3 g) and protein (6.3 g). The product contains several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, soy) and additives such as soy lecithin, potassium sorbate and citric acid, and it includes palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal422 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars40 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this fondant contains considerably more sugar (40 g vs 28.98 g), fat (26 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.10 g) is well below the average 1.98 g and its energy (422 kcal) is slightly above the category mean.

Ingredients

_Œufs_ entiers pasteurisés, sucre, chocolat noir 53% de cacao (19%) (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant (lécithine de _soja_), beurre (_lait_), farine de _blé_ enrichie (farine de _blé_, carbonate de calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine), huile de palme, huile de colza, sirop de glucose, eau, conservateur (sorbate de potassium), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique).

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