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

The biscuit undergoes multiple industrial steps such as refining wheat flour, adding a milk‑chocolate coating, and incorporating palm fat, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists the additives E322 (lecithins), E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the sugar and salt content in ChocoGrani affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure diets unless consumed only in very small portions.

Is the palm fat used in ChocoGrani sourced sustainably, and does its presence raise any health concerns?

The product carries the RSPO and ‘sustainable palm oil’ labels, indicating that the palm fat meets certified sustainability criteria; however, palm fat is high in saturated fatty acids, which contributes to the biscuit’s elevated saturated‑fat content and should be moderated in a heart‑healthy diet.

Carrefour • 200 g

ChocoGrani

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

ChocoGrani is a 200 g pack of milk‑chocolate‑covered digestives marketed by Carrefour and made in France. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high levels of sugar (28 g), fat (24 g), saturated fat (13 g) and calories (502 kcal) per 100 g, while providing 3.4 g of fiber and 7.5 g of protein. The product bears sustainable‑palm‑oil and Green‑Dot labels but also contains common allergens (gluten, milk, soy) and may have traces of eggs and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, ChocoGrani contains slightly less sugar but considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories, while its salt is lower and its fiber slightly higher than the averages.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_* 40,2%, chocolat au _lait_ 27% [sucre, _lait_ entier en poudre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, _lactosérum_ en poudre, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], graisse de palme, farine complète de _blé_* 11,1%, sucre, sirop de sucre inverti, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, son de _blé_ 1,1%, sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique. *Origine France. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs et de fruits à coque.

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