Why is Goûters BN au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple vegetable fats (including palm oil), and uses several food‑grade additives, it meets the NOVA 4 criteria for ultra‑processed foods; the label lists the additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the relatively low salt level (0.47 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but the high saturated fat still adds cardiovascular risk.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes; the primary ingredient is wheat flour and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen, so it must be avoided by anyone diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

BN • 2 x 285 g

Goûters BN au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Goûters BN au chocolat are chocolate‑filled sandwich biscuits marketed as a sweet snack, belonging to the sugary snacks family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and fall in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars, palm‑derived fats, and four listed additives (E322, E322i, E500, E503). Nutritionally, the biscuits provide 30 g of sugar and 8.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, with moderate total fat, low salt (0.47 g) and contain allergens gluten and milk, making them a high‑sugar, high‑fat indulgence rather than a health‑focused snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal463 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g total fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this product is slightly higher in sugar (30 g) and saturated fat (8.6 g) while its salt content (0.47 g) is markedly lower.

Ingredients

Céréales [farine de froment (33%), 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 (4,7%) - amidons (blé) - sirop de glucose - Poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium - sel - lait écrémé en poudre - perméat de lactosérum en poudre (lait) - émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol - arômes.

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