Why is the Biscuit au chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple leavening agents and emulsifiers, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; its additive list includes lecithins (E322), citric acid (E330), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503).

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 13 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the modest salt level (0.66 g) is lower than average but does not offset these concerns.

Is the wheat flour in this biscuit a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains 40 % wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

St Michel • 132g

Biscuit au chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit au chocolat au lait is a milk‑chocolate biscuit that falls under the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories. It is high in fat (21 g), saturated fat (13 g) and sugars (33 g) per 100 g, delivering 494 kcal and a low fiber content of 2.5 g, which results in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The product contains wheat flour, milk and butter, triggers gluten and milk allergens, and includes additives E322, E330, E500 and E503.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal494 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, this milk‑chocolate biscuit contains more fat (21 g vs 17.6 g), more saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g), and more sugar (33 g vs 29 g) per 100 g, while its salt level (0.66 g) is below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

farine de blé 40%, chocolat au lait 30% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, beurre 12%, amidon de blé, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium et acide citrique, sel, fibres de blé, lait écrémé en poudre.

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