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

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients such as refined flours, added sugars, and a suite of additives (E392 rosemary extract, E414 acacia gum, E500 sodium carbonate, and E503 ammonium carbonate) that are typical of highly processed foods, which places it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar and 7.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol; however, the salt level is relatively low (0.56 g), so they pose less of a direct risk for hypertension but remain unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists roasted hazelnut pieces (5 % of the formulation) and is flagged for nuts in the allergen information, so individuals with hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

Bjorg • 225 g

Fourrés chocolat lait noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These organic chocolate‑hazelnut filled biscuits belong to the sugary snacks family and carry the PNNS label “Sugary snacks”. They receive a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), featuring high levels of fat (25.2 g per 100 g), saturated fat (7.6 g), and sugar (28 g), as well as four listed additives (E392, E414, E500, E503). On the positive side they are certified organic, palm‑oil‑free, contain hazelnuts and milk chocolate, and are produced in France, but they also contain gluten, milk and nuts allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal513 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit has slightly less sugar (28 g vs 28.94 g) but substantially more fat (25.2 g vs 17.66 g) while its salt content is considerably lower (0.56 g vs 2.01 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 34%, chocolat au lait 25% (sucre de canne non raffiné, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre, pâte de cacao), farine complète de blé 15%, sucre de canne roux non raffiné, huile de tournesol oléique, noisettes hachées grillées 5%, lait écrémé en poudre, sel marin non raffiné, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, arôme naturel de noisettes, épaississant : gomme d’acacia, antioxydant : extrait de romarin

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