Why is Les Brins Gourmands classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additive does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, milk chocolate, butter, egg yolk powder and a raising agent, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, and the only listed additive is sodium carbonate (E500) used as a leavening agent.

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in these biscuits affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The high sugar content can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is a concern for diabetes management, while the elevated saturated‑fat may raise LDL cholesterol, potentially impacting heart health; the low salt content is less problematic for hypertension but overall moderation is advised.

Are these biscuits suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, they contain butter, milk, egg yolk powder and wheat flour, so they are not vegan, not gluten‑free, and are high in carbohydrates making them unsuitable for keto; while the dairy ingredients are generally permissible in halal diets, the presence of non‑halal certified additives may limit acceptance.

Biscuiterie de l abbaye • 160 g

Les Brins Gourmands flocons d'avoine et chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Brins Gourmands flocons d'avoine et chocolat au lait are organic, fair‑trade oat‑flaked shortbread biscuits coated in milk chocolate and produced in France. They belong to the Sugary snacks (PNNS) family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with 28 g of sugars, 17 g of saturated fat and 0.44 g of salt per 100 g, which is higher than typical snack averages. While the biscuits provide 3.2 g of fibre and are made with organic wheat, butter and oat flakes, they also contain added sugars, refined flour, egg yolk powder and the additive sodium carbonate (E500), making them unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this biscuit contains markedly more fat and saturated fat, slightly less sugar and salt, and a bit more protein and fibre.

Ingredients

Farine de blé*, chocolat au lait* 28% (sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, poudre de lait entier, pâte de cacao*, arome naturel de vanille*), beurre* 17%, sucre de canne roux*, flocons d'avoine* 5%, jaune d'œuf en poudre*, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, sel marin, extrait de vanille*.

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Biscuiterie de l abbaye • 160 g

Les Brins Gourmands flocons d'avoine et chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this biscuit contains markedly more fat and saturated fat, slightly less sugar and salt, and a bit more protein and fibre.

Ingredients

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35%

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