Why is the Sablé chocolat graines de chia classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is considered ultra‑processed because it includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, high‑oleic sunflower oil, a chocolate coating with milk fat, and several food‑technology ingredients such as diphosphates, sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates and sunflower lecithin emulsifiers, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

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

At 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the shortbread can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for people with diabetes, while the 0.76 g of salt (≈0.3 g sodium) is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is the wheat flour in this product a problem for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten; the product is therefore unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Gerblé • 156 g

Sablé chocolat graines de chia

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablé chocolat graines de chia is a 156 g chocolate shortbread snack classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & Cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar (21 g per 100 g), moderate fat (18 g) and modest protein (9.9 g) profile, while providing above‑average fiber (4.4 g) and low saturated fat (3.3 g). The product contains gluten from wheat flour and milk fat in the chocolate, and its packaging combines cardboard and plastic sachets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this shortbread contains slightly more fat (18 g vs 17.6 g) and significantly more protein (9.9 g vs 6.3 g) while its sugar (21 g), saturated fat (3.3 g) and salt (0.76 g) are well below typical levels, though its calorie count (462 kcal) exceeds the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 45,8%, sucre, huile de tournesol oléique, farine de blé complète 11,8%, chocolat noir 10,2% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de lait, émulsifiant: lécithines de tournesol), graines de chia 5,2%, germe de blé 5,2%, sel, poudres à lever (diphosphates, ‘ carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium), arôme naturel de vanille, magnésium, émulsifiant: lécithines de tournesol, vitamines B1, B2, B9, D et E.

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