Why is Assortment de biscuits aux 3 chocolats belges classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined flours, multiple added sugars, several processed chocolate components and a range of manufactured ingredients such as emulsifiers and leavening agents; its label lists the additives E322 (lecithins), E322i (lecithin‑rich), E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this biscuit assortment affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 41.4 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for tight glycaemic control, while the 16.3 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol and may increase cardiovascular risk, which is especially problematic for individuals managing hypertension or heart disease.

Is the palm oil used in this product a concern for sustainability or allergens?

Palm oil and palm‑kernel oil are present in the vegetable‑fat blend; although they are not a common food allergen, their cultivation is linked to deforestation and threatened species, which raises sustainability concerns, and the product’s ingredient list also flags soy lecithin, milk, eggs and nuts as allergens.

Chabrior,Desobry,Intermarché • 375 g

Assortiment de biscuits aux 3 chocolats belges

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Assortment of biscuits with three Belgian chocolates, sold under the Chabrior‑Desobry brand at Intermarché, belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits family. With a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA 4 classification and per‑100 g values of 41.4 g sugars, 27.8 g total fat (16.3 g saturated) and 525 kcal, the product is high in sugar, fat and saturated fat while providing modest protein (6.1 g) and low salt (0.35 g). It contains common allergens – wheat, milk, eggs, soy and nuts – and uses palm‑derived vegetable fats and several food‑type additives (E322, E322i, E450, E500, E503), which may be viewed negatively from health and sustainability perspectives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal525 kcal

Fat27.8 g

Saturated Fat16.3 g

Carbohydrates61.4 g

Sugars41.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category, this biscuit mix provides considerably more sugar (41.4 g vs 28.98 g), fat (27.8 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (16.3 g vs 7.8 g) and energy (525 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt content (0.35 g) is well below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, chocolat au lait 15,5% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, lactose**, émulsifiant : lecithine de soja) (cacao: 31% minimum), graisses végétales (palme, coprah, palmiste), chocolat noir 10,2% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de lait anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille) (cacao: 46% minimum), chocolat blanc 5,5% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), fourrage blanc (graisses végétales (palme, tournesol, colza), sucre, lait écrémé en poudre, lactose**, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja), fourrage lait (graisses végétales (palme, tournesol, colza), sucre, lait écrémé en poudre, lactose**, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lecithine de soja), huile de colza, céréales croustillantes (farine de riz, gluten de blé, malt de blé, sel, sucre, dextrose de blé), caramel au sel de Guérande (sirop de glucose, sucre, graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), beurre**, eau, crème** liquide (matière grasse : 31%), sel de Guérande 0,01 %, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja), ceufs entiers, noix de coco, sirop de sucre inverti, fourrage noisettes (sucre, pâte de noisettes 0,24%, graisses végétales (palmiste, palme), lait écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), farine de soja, pâte pralinée (sucre, noisettes, huile de noisette), blanc d'oeuf, dextrose de blé, amandes caramélisées, amandes, lactosérum**, lait entier en poudre, éclats de fèves de cacao torréfiées, noisettes caramélisées, chocolat noir du Ghana (pâte de cacao du Ghana, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille) (cacao: 70% minimum), sel, lait écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium, diphosphates), arômes naturels, noisettes, amidon de blé, extrait naturel de vanille, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), cannelle. **dont lait.

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