Why is Déjeuner Céréales & Pépites chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined flours, sugars, palm oil, multiple emulsifiers and fortified ingredients, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 classification. Its label lists five additives: E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

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

With 26 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Although the salt level (0.46 g per 100 g) is lower than many snack foods, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

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

Yes. The biscuit contains palm oil, which is associated with deforestation and loss of biodiversity; in the Eco‑score calculation it triggered a –10 point penalty for threatened‑species impact, indicating a notable sustainability issue.

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Déjeuner Céréales & Pépites chocolat - 400g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Déjeuner Céréales & Pépites chocolat is a sweet breakfast biscuit classified in the sugary snacks group. It is a highly processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri-Score of E, containing 26 g of sugars, 6.6 g of saturated fat and 0.46 g of salt per 100 g, but it does provide 4.1 g of fiber and added vitamins and minerals. While it offers a source of fiber and micronutrients, its high sugar and saturated fat levels and ultra‑processed nature limit its nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal465 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average for breakfast biscuits, this product has lower fat (16 g vs 17.6 g), lower saturated fat (6.6 g vs 7.8 g), lower sugar (26 g vs 29 g) and salt (0.46 g vs 2 g), while providing more fiber (4.1 g vs 3.1 g) and higher calories (465 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 50,6%, sucre, pépites de chocolat 12,9% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)), huile de palme, flocons d'avoine 4%, huile de colza, billettes croustillantes 2% (farine de riz, sucre, sel, beurre de cacao), farine complète de seigle 1,8%, œufs frais, sirop de sucre inverti, fibre de blé 0,6%, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium - carbonates de sodium, poudre de lait écrémé, arôme, sel, fer réduit et vitamine B5, acidifiant : acide citrique.

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