Why is Crousti'pause Hazelnut Cocoa classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined ingredients such as brown-rice flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and a chocolate filling, and it includes industrial additives such as the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and the acidifier citric acid (E330), the product meets the criteria for an ultra-processed food and is assigned to NOVA group 4.

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

With 37 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its very low salt (0.05 g) does not add to hypertension risk, though the overall high sugar still poses a health concern.

Is the presence of hazelnuts and soy in Crousti'pause a concern for people with nut or soy allergies?

Yes; the product lists hazelnuts (a tree nut) as a main ingredient and contains soy lecithin, and the label also warns of possible peanut cross-contamination, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to nuts, peanuts, or soy.

Gerblé • 125 g

Crousti'pause noisette cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crousti'pause Hazelnut Cocoa is a 125 g gluten-free snack biscuit made by Gerble, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and Cakes groups of the French nutrition plan. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4), with 37 g of sugars, 2.4 g of saturated fat, 0.05 g of salt and 3.6 g of dietary fibre per 100 g, offering a modest fiber boost but a high sugar load. The biscuit contains hazelnuts, milk powder, soy lecithin and traces of peanuts, making it unsuitable for those with nut or soy allergies, while its low salt and inclusion of whole-grain rice flour provide some nutritional benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal451 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Crousti'pause contains about 28% more sugar (37 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), but its saturated fat (2.4 g) and salt (0.05 g) are far below the typical 7.8 g of saturated fat and 1.98 g of salt, and its fibre (3.6 g) is slightly higher than the average 3.07 g.

Ingredients

Farine de riz complet 39,2%, sucre, huile de colza, noisettes 7%, lait écrémé en poudre, chocolat (poudre de cacao maigre¹ 3,4%, pâte de cacao¹ 0,96%, sucre de canne), émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme naturel de vanille. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise de l'arachide.

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