Why is Pavot coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes refined wheat flour, added cane sugar, high‑oleic sunflower oil and raising agents; the only listed food‑grade additives are citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500), which are used as leavening agents.

How does the sugar and salt content of Pavot coco affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes; the low salt level (0.19 g) is well below typical snack averages, so it poses minimal concern for hypertension but the overall high carbohydrate load should still be considered.

Is the wheat flour in Pavot coco a problem for gluten‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the product lists wheat flour as its main ingredient (68.4 % of the formula) and therefore contains gluten; it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, although it is free from added animal ingredients.

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Pavot coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pavot coco is an organic sweet‑snack biscuit made with wheat flour, cane sugar, high‑oleic sunflower oil, blue poppy seeds and grated coconut. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, refined flour and raising agents (E330, E500). While it offers relatively high fiber (5.4 g), protein (9 g) and low salt (0.19 g) per 100 g, it is also high in total sugars (18 g) and fat (17 g), and contains gluten and possible traces of nuts, milk, soy and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack biscuit, Pavot coco contains markedly less sugar (18 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.19 g vs 1.98 g), similar fat (17 g vs 17.65 g), much lower saturated fat (3 g vs 7.8 g), but higher calories, fiber, protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 68.4%, sucre de canne, huile de tournesol oléique", graines de pavot bleu 5.1%, son de blé, noix de coco râpée 2.4%, arôme naturel de coco, poudres à lever (acide citrique, carbonates de sodium). (Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise des fruits à coque, du lait, du lupin, de la moutarde, du sésame et du soja.

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