Why is Doomino classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined sugar, refined oils, wheat flour, dairy powders and a white‑chocolate glaze, all processed separately and then assembled, which meets the criteria for NOVA 4. Its additive list includes emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), stabiliser E422 (glycerol), leavening agent E500 (sodium carbonates) and a natural flavouring, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How might the high sugar and moderate salt levels in Doomino affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, Doomino can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management unless consumed in very small portions. The salt content is 0.6 g per 100 g, which is lower than many salty snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be counted toward the recommended limit for hypertension.

Is the soy lecithin used in the white‑chocolate coating a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the ingredient panel; individuals with a soy allergy should avoid Doomino as it contains soy‑derived emulsifiers.

St Michel • 180 g

Doomino

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Doomino is a 180 g chocolate‑coated biscuit from St Michel, positioned as a sweet snack in the chocolate cake segment. It delivers a high amount of fat (27 g) and sugar (31 g) per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification that marks it as ultra‑processed, while its saturated fat (3.5 g) and salt (0.6 g) are moderate. The product contains allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and soy, and includes emulsifiers (E322 soy lecithin), a stabiliser (E422 glycerol) and leavening agents (E500), contributing to its low environmental score of E.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, Doomino contains more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (27 g vs 17.65 g), but less saturated fat (3.5 g vs 7.8 g) and significantly lower salt (0.6 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering 467 kcal per 100 g, higher than the average 418 kcal.

Ingredients

Nappage au chocolat blanc (sucre, huile de tournesol, chocolat blanc 3.1% (beurre de cacao, sucre, lait entier en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)), lait écrémé en poudre, lait entier en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel), huile de colza, sucre, farine de blé 15%, œufs de poules élevées en plein air 13%, stabilisant: glycérol, lait écrémé en poudre, fécule, poudres à lever: carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), blancs d'oeufs en poudre de poules élevées en plein air, sel, arôme. Traces éventuelles de : fruits à coque, graines de sésame.

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