Why is Tea Time classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits combine refined wheat flour, multiple chocolate layers, a blend of palm‑derived vegetable fats, emulsifiers, flavorings and a colorant, all of which are typical of highly processed foods; the listed additives are E101 (riboflavin), E322/E322i (soy lecithin), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates).

How does the high sugar (42 g) and saturated‑fat (15.3 g) content in Tea Time impact people with diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

The large amount of rapidly absorbable sugars can cause quick spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the elevated saturated‑fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol, increasing heart‑disease risk when consumed regularly.

Is the palm‑derived vegetable fat in Tea Time a concern for sustainability or for consumers avoiding palm oil?

Yes, the product lists palm oil and palm‑kernel oil in its fat blend, ingredients linked to deforestation and habitat loss; shoppers seeking palm‑oil‑free or environmentally friendly options should consider alternatives.

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Tea time

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tea Time is a packaged variety pack of chocolate‑covered biscuits marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting its high sugar (42 g/100 g), high fat (26.4 g) and saturated fat (15.3 g) content. The formula also includes gluten, milk, soy and egg allergens, palm‑derived vegetable fat and several additives (E101, E322, E322i, E500, E503), which may be concerns for health‑ and environmentally‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal515 kcal

Fat26.4 g

Saturated Fat15.3 g

Carbohydrates63.1 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Tea Time contains about 45% more sugar, 50% more fat, and roughly one‑sixth the salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé - sucre - chocolat au lait (14%)(sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, beurre pâtissier, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme) - chocolat (13%) (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, beurre pâtissier, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja)-graisse végétale (palme, palmiste, colza, noix de coco) - chocolat blanc (8%) (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre, beurre pâtissier, émulsifiant: lecithine de soja, arôme) - amidon de blé - noix de coco (0,6%) - dextrose - lactose et protéines de lait - cacao maigre en poudre (0,4%)-chocolat en flocons (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, beurre pâtissier, arôme) - farine de malt d'orge-sel-cassonade-amandes - beurre - émulsifiant: lecithine de soja - lait entier en poudre - blanc d'oeuf en poudre - jaune d'œuf en poudre - poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium-arômes - sirop de candi - colorant : E101. Peut contenir des noisettes et d'autres fruits à coques.

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