Why is Browniz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product includes many industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, glucose syrup, soy oil, palm‑derived vegetable fats, emulsifiers, preservatives (E202), and several food‑type additives (E322, E330, E420, E422, E450, E500), which together place it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high added‑sugar content of Browniz affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 53 g of added sugars per 100 g, Browniz can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes significant calories, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt does not offset the sugar‑related cardiovascular risks for hypertensive individuals.

Is the palm‑derived fat in Browniz a concern for sustainability or for consumers avoiding palm oil?

The product lists palm‑derived vegetable fat, which is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss; consumers seeking palm‑oil‑free or environmentally friendly options should avoid this brownie.

Moulin d'Or • 60 g

Browniz

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Browniz is a chocolate brownie snack produced by Moulin d'Or and packaged in a 60 g plastic sachet, classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes PNNS groups. Nutritionally it provides about 423 kcal per 100 g, with 21 g of fat (higher than the category average), 53 g of added sugars (well above average), 0.2 g of salt (below average), 4 g of fiber and 6 g of protein, and it is labeled as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed; a Nutri‑Score has not been assigned. The formulation lists several allergens (egg, wheat, milk, soy, nuts) and additives such as E202, E322, E330 and palm‑derived fats, which may raise concerns for some consumers despite its appealing chocolate flavor and relatively high fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal423 kcal

Fat21 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Fiber4 g

Proteins6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Browniz contains more fat (21 g vs 17.6 g) and dramatically more added sugar (53 g vs 29 g) while offering lower salt (0.2 g vs 2 g) and slightly higher fiber (4 g vs 3 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, œufs entiers liquides, Farine de froment, huile végétale (soja), sirop de glucose, matières grasses végétales (palme), cacao en poudre (4,5%), amidons, sorbitol, lactosérum en poudre, préparation lactée en poudre (30% protéines; 1,5% Matières Grasses), émulsifiant (mono et di glycérides d'acides gras végétaux), glycérine, poudre à lever (pyrophosphate acide de sodium, bicarbonate de sodium), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arôme vanille, vanilline, sel, acide citrique. Fourrage de crème de cacao saveur noisette (6%)-Ingrédients : Sucre, matières grasses végétales (palmitique et laurique), lactosérum en poudre, cacao en poudre (6%), amidon, pâte de noisette, lecithine de soja, arôme noisette. Ce produit contient de blé, oeufs, soja, dérivés laitiers et fruits à coques.

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