Why is Biscuit fondant choco noir sans sucres ajoutés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines refined wheat flour, a chocolate coating with maltitol sweetener, and several industrial additives such as E965 (maltitol), E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin with iodine), and E502 (potassium carbonate), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

Is the wheat flour in this biscuit a concern for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease?

Yes, wheat flour accounts for 45.5 % of the formulation and contains gluten, so the biscuit is not safe for anyone who must avoid gluten.

Can this biscuit be considered suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The presence of milk powder, egg‑yolk powder, and wheat flour makes it unsuitable for vegan, keto (high carbohydrate) and gluten‑free diets.

Gerblé • 126 g

Biscuit fondant choco noir sans sucres ajoutés

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit fondant choco noir sans sucres ajoutés is a French dark‑chocolate covered biscuit from the Gerblé brand, classified in the sugary‑snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a relatively high saturated‑fat content (8.8 g per 100 g) and modest sugar (0.5 g) but includes allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs and soy. The formulation relies on maltitol sweetener, added fibers and a blend of vegetable and dairy ingredients, offering low added sugars but also contributing to its high fat and processed‑food profile.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal427 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this biscuit contains dramatically less sugar (0.5 g vs 28.9 g) and salt (0.26 g vs 2.01 g), but its fat (20 g) and saturated fat (8.8 g) are slightly above the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 45,5%, chocolat noir de couverture avec édulcorant 36,3% (pâte de cacao¹, édulcorant: maltitols, beurre de cacao', émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), édulcorant: maltitols, huile de tournesol oléique, fibres de blé, fibres d'avoine, lait écrémé en poudre, amidon de riz, jaune d'œuf en poudre, poudres à lever (carbonates de potassium, carbonates d'ammonium), sel, arôme naturel de vanille, poudre de jus de citron concentré, maltodextrine,

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