Why is BN Pocket Gout Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is made from refined cereals, added sugars, palm‑derived fats and multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifier lecithin (E322), sodium carbonate (E500), ammonium carbonate (E503) and a range of flavoring agents, all of which give it the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 33.6 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 9 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the low salt (0.5 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but does not offset the other risks.

Can BN Pocket Gout Chocolat be considered suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

No. The presence of milk powder and lactose makes it non‑vegan, the wheat and rye flours contain gluten, and the high carbohydrate and sugar levels exceed the limits of keto nutrition.

BN • 375 g

BN pocket gout chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

BN Pocket Gout Chocolat is a chocolate‑filled biscuit snack produced in France by BN and belongs to the Sugary snacks group of the PNNS classification. Per 100 g it provides 461 kcal, 15.9 g fat (lower than the average snack), 9 g saturated fat and 33.6 g sugars, which exceeds the category average, while salt is only 0.5 g and it offers 3.5 g fiber and 6.3 g protein. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high sugar and saturated‑fat content despite modest salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat15.9 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates71.3 g

Sugars33.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains less fat (15.9 g vs 17.7 g) and far less salt (0.5 g vs 2.0 g) but markedly more sugar (33.6 g vs 29.0 g) and higher energy (461 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Céréales (farine de froment 34%, céréales complète 15.1%, farine complète de froment 15%, farine complète d seigle, farine complète d'orge), sucre, matières végétales (palme, palmiste, colza), cacao maigre 3.4%, amidon (blé), sirop de glucose, poudre à lever: carbonate d'ammonium et de sodium, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, lactose et proteïnes de lait, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol, arôme.

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