Why is Bio Biscuits tablette chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, sugar, chocolate, butter and several leavening agents, all of which are typical of highly industrialised foods; the only listed additive is E503 (ammonium carbonates), a raising agent that contributes to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 33.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 12.7 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the salt level is relatively low, so it does not significantly impact blood pressure.

Is the wheat flour in this biscuit a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the biscuit contains 37 % wheat flour, which provides gluten and therefore should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Sondey • 150 g

Bio Biscuits tablette chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an organic dark chocolate‑covered biscuit marketed as a sugary snack, certified organic, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, and sold in a recyclable plastic tray with cardboard sleeve. Nutritionally it delivers 502 kcal per 100 g, with a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item with high levels of sugar (33.8 g), fat (25.1 g) and saturated fat (12.7 g) while containing a moderate amount of salt (0.37 g). While the biscuit provides some fiber (4.4 g) and protein (7.1 g), it also contains added sugars, gluten, milk allergens and the additive E503, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat25.1 g

Saturated Fat12.7 g

Carbohydrates59.5 g

Sugars33.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains more sugar, fat and saturated fat but less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

48% chocolat noir (sucre de canne, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, _lait_ entier en poudre, arôme naturel de vanille), 37% farine de _blé_, sucre de canne roux, huile de tournesol, 3% _beurre_, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de potassium ; sel, jus de citron en poudre. Traces éventuelles de soja, de fruits à coque, de graine de sésame, d'œuf et de moutarde.

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