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

The biscuit includes refined wheat flour, multiple vegetable oils, milk chocolate, butter and several food‑grade additives such as emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), antioxidant tocopherols (vitamin E, E14xx), and preservative E306, which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the sugar content in Chocorico affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, Chocorico raises blood glucose quickly and can worsen glycaemic control, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; its low salt (0.11 g) is less concerning for hypertension, but the high sugar remains a major dietary risk.

Is Chocorico suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No. The biscuit contains wheat flour (gluten), milk powder, butter and soy lecithin, which means it is neither gluten‑free nor vegan.

SAINT MICHEL • 225g

Chocorico

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocorico is a chocolate‑filled biscuit that falls under the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (32 g per 100 g), saturated fat (9.1 g per 100 g) and overall energy (512 kcal per 100 g), while offering modest fiber (4.3 g per 100 g) and no palm oil. The product contains five additives, including soy lecithin and vitamin E, and allergens such as gluten, milk and soy, which may limit its suitability for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal512 kcal

Fat26.1 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack biscuits, Chocorico contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (26.1 g vs 17.65 g) but less salt (0.11 g vs 1.98 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 37%, sucre, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol, coprah, en proportion variable), chocolat au lait 8% (lait entier en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, pâte de cacao, sucre), beurre pâtissier, amidon modifié, cacao maigre en poudre, amidon, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), fibres végétales (blé, chicorée), arôme, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, arôme naturel de vanille, lait écrémé en poudre, antioxydant : tocophérols.

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