Why is Biscuits Delacre Sprits Chocolat au lait classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation combines refined wheat flour, added vegetable fats (including palm oil), sugar, milk chocolate and multiple food-industry ingredients; the label lists several additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i) used as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330), diphosphate sodium (E450i) and sodium carbonates (E500) that are typical of industrially processed foods.

How do the high sugar (28.8 g) and saturated fat (15.4 g) levels in these biscuits affect people with diabetes or heart-related conditions?

The large amount of sugar can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the elevated saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease; therefore, regular consumption is not recommended for these health conditions.

Is the palm oil used in this biscuit a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes; the vegetable fat component contains palm oil, which the Eco-Score flags for a negative impact on threatened species and deforestation, so the ingredient adds an environmental penalty to the product's overall score.

Delacre, Ferrero • 200 g

Biscuits Sablés DELACRE Sprits Chocolat au Lait - 200g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Delacre Sprits Chocolat au lait are milk-chocolate sandwich biscuits marketed as a vegetarian sweet snack (PNNS group: Sugary snacks) and are sold in a 200 g cardboard and plastic pack. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category, reflecting its high sugar content (approximately 28.8 g per 100 g), very high saturated fat (approximately 15.4 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.6 g per 100 g), as well as additives such as soy lecithin (E322), diphosphate (E450i) and sodium carbonate (E500). While it provides a convenient, sweet treat for vegetarians, it contains common allergens (gluten, milk, soy and possible traces of nuts, sesame and eggs) and includes palm-derived vegetable fat, making it unsuitable for low-sugar, low-fat, vegan or allergen-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal536 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat15.4 g

Carbohydrates61.5 g

Sugars28.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, its sugar (28.8 g/100 g) is slightly below the category mean of 28.98 g, but its saturated fat (15.4 g/100 g) is nearly double the average 7.8 g, and its salt (0.6 g/100 g) is considerably lower than the 1.98 g typical level.

Ingredients

Farine de ble (44%) - graisse végétale (palme, colza) - sucre - chocolat au lait (15%) (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, beurre pâtissier, lactose, émulsifiants : lecithine de soja, arôme) - beurre pâtissier - écorce de citron sucrée (sucre, citron, acide citrique, amidon de pomme de terre modifié, sel) - lactose et protéines de lait - sel (0.4%) - poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphate disodique. peut contenir des traces de fruits a coque, sesame et oeufs

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