Why is Petit beurre tablette chocolat au lait classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, milk powders and several processing aids, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list comprises emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin), raising agents E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect diabetic or heart‑healthy diets?

The 39 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuit unsuitable for regular consumption by people with diabetes. The 13 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is contrary to heart‑healthy dietary recommendations.

Is the lactose in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes. The biscuit contains lactose from skimmed milk powder, so individuals who are lactose intolerant may experience digestive discomfort and should avoid it.

PETIT CHOISI • 150 g

Petit beurre tablette chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre tablette chocolat au lait is a milk-chocolate-coated biscuit classified as a sugary snack within the biscuits and cakes family. With a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA group of 4, it is an ultra-processed product that delivers 493 kcal per 100 g, 39 g of sugars, 22 g of fat (including 13 g of saturated fat) and 0.42 g of salt. While it provides 6.6 g of protein and 2.9 g of fiber, it contains milk, wheat gluten and several additives (E322, E450, E500, E503), making it unsuitable for vegans and potentially problematic for those with lactose or gluten sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal493 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains considerably more sugar, fat, saturated fat and calories, but less salt and a slightly lower amount of fiber.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait 48% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, lactose, matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), farine de blé 38,8%, sucre, beurre concentré 5,5%, lait écrémé en poudre, sel, poudres à lever : (carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, diphosphates).

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