Why is Collation Noix de Coco classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined wheat flour, added sugar, refined oils and several food‑additive agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additives such as lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330), baking soda (E500/E500ii) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503/E503ii), all of which are typical of industrially formulated products.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this snack impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.58 g of salt per 100 g is low compared with many snacks but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the whey powder in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that contains milk proteins and residual lactose, so it can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk and may cause discomfort for those who are lactose intolerant.

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Collation Noix de Coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Collation Noix de Coco is a 250 g sweet biscuit marketed as a coconut‑flavored snack and belongs to the ‘Sugary snacks’ PNNS group. It delivers 467 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars (high), 15 g of fat (moderate), 6.7 g of saturated fat, 0.58 g of salt (low), 3.33 g of fiber and 3.33 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The formulation avoids artificial flavours, colours, high‑fructose corn syrup and peanuts, but it does contain whey powder (milk allergen), soy lecithin (soy allergen) and modified palm oil, which raises both allergenic and environmental concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, its sugar level of 33.3 g/100 g exceeds the category average of 28.98 g, its fat of 15 g is slightly below the average 17.65 g, and its salt of 0.58 g is well under the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, Sugar, Canola oil, Modified palm oil, Coconut, Whey powder, Salt, Ammonium bicarbonate, Soya lecithin, Natural flavour, Baking soda, Citric acid

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Collation Noix de Coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Wheat flour, Sugar, Canola oil, Modified palm oil, Coconut, Whey powder, Salt, Ammonium bicarbonate, Soya lecithin, Natural flavour, Baking soda, Citric acid

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