Why is Biscuits Delacre Matadi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes refined sugars, palm‑based vegetable fat, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E322) and a raising agent (sodium carbonate, E500), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

The 45.9 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 18.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be problematic for hypertension and heart‑health focused diets.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No; the biscuits contain dairy (lactose, milk proteins), egg yolk powder, wheat flour and starch (gluten), and a high carbohydrate load, so they are neither vegan, gluten‑free nor low‑carb.

Delacre, Ferrero • 125 g

Gaufrettes DELACRE Matadi Biscuits Chocolat noir - 125g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Delacre Matadi are chocolate‑coated sweet biscuits belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories. They deliver 31.8 g of fat, 45.9 g of sugars and 18.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, resulting in 536 kcal and a Nutri‑Score of E; the product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and sodium carbonate (E500). The biscuits are not vegan, contain egg yolk, milk proteins, gluten and soy, and include palm oil, which raises environmental concerns despite being labelled vegetarian.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal536 kcal

Fat31.8 g

Saturated Fat18.1 g

Carbohydrates56.7 g

Sugars45.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these biscuits contain about 58% more sugar, 80% more fat, double the saturated fat, and roughly one‑tenth the salt, resulting in a higher energy content.

Ingredients

Chocolat (43%)(pâte de cacao, sucre, BEURRE de cacao, beurre pâtissier, émulsifiant: lécithine de SOJA) - sucre - graisse végétale (palme, noix de coco, colza) - farine de BLE - amidon de BLE – dextrose - cacao maigre en poudre - LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT - émulsifiant: lécithine de SOJA - jaune d'OEUF en poudre - sel - arôme - poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium – noix de coco. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, d'avoine, d'orge et d'autres glutens

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