Why is Petit dej' chocolate chip & honey classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined grains, added sugars, honey, chocolate chips and a chemical leavening system, which are all characteristic of ultra-processed foods; the only listed additives are the raising agents citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonates (E500).

How does the high sugar content of this snack impact a diabetic or weight-management diet?

The 19 g of sugar per 100 g significantly raises the glycemic load and can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans and contributing extra calories that may hinder weight-loss goals if consumed regularly.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes; the biscuits contain wheat flour and whole spelt flour, both sources of gluten, so they are not safe for individuals who must avoid gluten.

Gerblé • 132 g (3 sachets de 3 biscuits)

Petit dej’ pepites de chocolat & miel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit dej' chocolate chip & honey biscuits are organic, oat-based frozen snack biscuits sold in a 132 g pack of three sachets. Classified in the Sugary snacks PNNS group, the biscuits carry a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting their ultra-processed nature with added raising agents (E330, E500) and a high sugar content of 19 g per 100 g, moderate saturated fat (3.6 g) and a low salt level (0.18 g). They provide a notable amount of dietary fiber (6.3 g per 100 g) and use palm-oil-free sunflower oil, but the presence of wheat gluten and honey makes them unsuitable for gluten-free or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

With 19 g of sugars per 100 g, this biscuit falls well below the Sugary snacks category average of 28.98 g, while its fiber content of 6.3 g is roughly double the average of 3.07 g, though its saturated fat (3.6 g) remains moderate.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine 32,1%, farine complète de grand épeautre (blé) 17,6%, farine de blé 16%, huile de tournesol oléique", sucre de canne", pépites de chocolat 9,6% (sucre de canne", pâte de cacao", beurre de cacao"), miel* 5,1%, arôme naturel de vanille, poudres à lever (acide citrique, carbonates de sodium). "Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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