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Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Squares, 4.4 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4

Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Squares, 4.4 OZ

MICHEL ET AUGUSTIN
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Michel et Augustin dark chocolate shortbread squares in the cookie/snack aisle or picked up with coffee for an afternoon treat — an easy grab for tea time, lunchboxes, or movie-night snacking. They feel indulgent and slightly nostalgic, evoking a buttery shortbread with a creamy chocolate center, but the ingredient list mixes pantry staples (butter, flour) with industrial components (vegetable fats, emulsifier) that point to processed textures and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, DARK, CHOCOLATE, FILLING, [SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, FATS, (PALM*,, SUNFLOWER),, LOW, FAT, COCOA, POWDER,, DARK, CHOCOLATE**, (CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, SUGAR),, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN], BUTTER, BROWN, CANE, SUGAR, SEA, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines basic ingredients (flour, butter) with industrially processed components—vegetable fats (palm), added sugars, and sunflower lecithin—and a formulated chocolate filling; these characteristics and the packaged cookie format are consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Squares, 4.4 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These cookies have 130 calories per serving (three cookies), with a decent amount of fat mostly from butter. If you’re looking for a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without a ton of added sugars, these are a pretty good option, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.99
per package