Why is King Chocolat Cookies classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

They are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm-based fats and a suite of industrial ingredients, which places them in NOVA 4. The label lists emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), sodium pyrophosphate (E450), sodium bicarbonate (E500), ammonium bicarbonate (E503), citric acid (E330), tartaric acid (E334), polyricinoleate (E476) and a vanillin flavour, all typical of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in King Chocolat Cookies affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 36 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making these cookies unsuitable for people with diabetes, while the 12.7 g of saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease; the low salt (0.19 g) does not add to blood-pressure concerns.

Is the hazelnut paste in King Chocolat Cookies a risk for individuals with tree-nut allergies?

Yes, hazelnut paste is a tree-nut ingredient and is declared as an allergen on the label, meaning the cookies must be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree-nut allergy; the product also contains gluten, milk, soy and may have traces of peanuts and eggs, further limiting its suitability for allergic consumers.

Excello • 58 g

King Chocolat Cookies

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

King Chocolat Cookies are chocolate chip cookies marketed by Excello and belong to the sugary snacks category (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes). The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed snack with high levels of sugar (36 g/100 g), fat (26.3 g/100 g) and saturated fat (12.7 g/100 g), while providing modest fiber (2.78 g) and protein (4.22 g). While it offers a crunchy texture and cocoa-hazelnut flavor, it contains palm-derived fats, several emulsifiers and acidity regulators, and a full allergen list (gluten, milk, tree nuts, soy, possible traces of peanuts and eggs), making it unsuitable for many special-diet consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal472 kcal

Fat26.3 g

Saturated Fat12.7 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, King Chocolat Cookies contain substantially more fat (26.3 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (12.7 g vs 7.8 g) and sugar (36 g vs 29 g) per 100 g, while delivering lower salt (0.19 g vs 1.98 g) and slightly less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, Sucre, Graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), Poudre de cacao, Pâte de noisette, Masse de Cacau, sérum Dedrose, Poudre de lait écrémé, amidon de maïs, Poudres levantes (pyrophosphate acide de sodium' E450, Bicarbonate de sodium E500, Bicarbonate d'ammonium E503) ams dogne végétale (lecithine de soja E322, Polyricinoleate de polyglécérol E476), Correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique E330, Acide tartrique E334), Sel et arôme (vanilline). Contient reales contenant du gluten), noisette, lait, soja. Peut contenir des traces des arachides, d'Œufs et d'autre fruits à coques.

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