Why is BN Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm‑derived vegetable fats, cocoa and glucose syrup, and they undergo multiple processing steps such as leavening with carbonates; the label lists the additive E502 (sodium carbonate) and the raising agent also includes E503 (ammonium carbonate), which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 33.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 8.6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels; although the salt amount is relatively low (0.49 g), the overall energy density (468 kcal) and sugar load are not recommended for blood‑pressure‑controlled diets.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes 2.1 % hazelnut paste and the product is flagged with nut traces, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid these cookies.

BN • 285 g

BN - Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies, 285g (10.1oz)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

BN Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are 285 g vegetarian biscuit treats containing wheat, milk and hazelnuts, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E, belong to NOVA 4, and their nutrition per 100 g shows high sugar (33.4 g) and saturated fat (8.6 g) together with modest protein (6.8 g) and fiber (3.8 g). The formulation includes palm‑derived vegetable fats, added sugars and the additive E502, which may be a drawback for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat18.6 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates66.6 g

Sugars33.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (per 100 g), these BN Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies contain more sugar (33.4 g vs 28.98 g), slightly more fat (18.6 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (8.6 g vs 7.8 g), higher energy (468 kcal vs 418 kcal) and carbohydrates (66.6 g vs 59.6 g), while providing a bit more protein (6.8 g vs 6.33 g) and fiber (3.8 g vs 3.07 g), but markedly less salt (0.49 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Céréales [farine de froment (32%), céréales complètes (15,1%) (farine complète de froment (15 %), farine complète de seigle, farine complète d'orge)] - sucre - matières grasses végétales (palme, palmiste, colza) - cacao maigre (4,2%) - sirop de glucose - pâte de noisette (2,1%) - lait écrémé en poudre - amidon - perméat de lactosérum en poudre (lait) poudres à lever carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium - sel arôme.

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