Why is Biscuits Chocolat et éclats de noisettes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, refined oils and several food‑grade additives, which together meet the criteria for NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods. Its label lists the additives E392 (rosemary extract antioxidant), E414 (acacia gum thickener), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) used for preservation, texture and leavening.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving provides 19 g of sugars, a amount that can raise blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes. The salt content is 0.62 g, which is lower than the average snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Are the hazelnut pieces in this product a concern for people with nut allergies, and how are they declared on the label?

Yes, hazelnuts are present at roughly 5 % of the formulation and are explicitly listed as an allergen on the packaging. Anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid the biscuits, as cross‑contamination is possible despite the product being produced in a facility handling other nuts.

Gerblé • 125g

Biscuits Chocolat et éclats de noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gerblé’s Biscuits Chocolat et éclats de noisettes are organic chocolate and hazelnut biscuits produced in France and sold as a frozen sweet snack. They contain 30 g of fat, 470 kcal per 100 g and earn a Nutri‑Score of D, placing them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and featuring additives such as E392 (rosemary extract), E414 (acacia gum), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate). As a member of the ‘Sugary snacks’ family, they also contain gluten, milk, egg and hazelnuts, making them unsuitable for individuals with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal470 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains more fat (30 g vs 17.6 g) and calories (470 kcal vs 418 kcal) but less sugar (19 g vs 28.9 g) and salt (0.62 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 42.8%, sucre de canne roux, huile de colza , amidon de blé, pépites de chocolat noir 10% (sucre de canne, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao), flocons d’avoine complète, noisettes 5%, épaississant: gomme d’acacia, lait écrémé en poudre, jaune d’œuf en poudre, arôme naturel de vanille, sel de mer, arôme naturel de cacao, poudres à lever(carbonates de sodium, carbonates d’ammonium ), antioxydant : extrait de romarin.

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