Why is Margotine noisette cacao classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines many industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, wheat flour, vegetable oils, sweeteners and several food additives. The listed additives are E322 (lecithin), E331 (citric acid), E422 (glycerol), E471 (monoglycerides and diglycerides), E500/E500ii (sodium carbonate) and others that are typical of highly processed snack foods.

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

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The salt level of 0.84 g per 100 g is modest compared with some snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be an issue for those on a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet.

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

Yes, the biscuit contains hazelnut at 1.7 % and the allergen is explicitly declared, so it should be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy.

MISTRAL • 560 g

Margotine noisette cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Margotine noisette cacao is a hazelnut-cocoa flavored biscuit produced by Mistral and sold in a 560 g bag, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits. It belongs to the PNNS group Sugary snacks, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar (29 g per 100 g) and fat (24 g per 100 g) levels. The biscuit provides 5.6 g of protein, contains several additives such as E322, E331, E422, E471, E500 and E500ii, and lists milk, eggs, gluten and nuts as allergens, making it a treat rather than a nutrient dense option.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal430 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat7.8 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average biscuits, this margarine-style hazelnut cocoa biscuit contains noticeably more fat (24 g vs 17.6 g) and slightly higher sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g), while its salt (0.84 g) and fiber (0 g) are lower than the typical snack benchmark.

Ingredients

Sucre - farine de blé - œufs entiers - beurre doux - huiles végétales (colza, beurre de cacao, tournesol) - humectant : glycérol - sirop de glucose/fructose - noisette 1,7% - cacao maigre 1,3% - lactose (lait) - lactosérum en poudre (lait) - émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, mono et diglycérides d'acides gras - arômes naturels (contient alcool) - poudre à lever : carbonate acide de sodium, citrate de sodium - sel marin.

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