Why is Turbulo Chocolat noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, glucose syrup, refined oil and several food‑industry additives, including soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which qualify it as an ultra‑processed product.

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

The 23 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 7.7 g of saturated fat contributes to LDL cholesterol; however, its low salt (0.21 g) is not a concern for hypertension.

Is Turbulo Chocolat noir suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains milk ingredients and lactose, wheat flour (gluten), and a high amount of carbohydrates (64 g per 100 g), so it does not meet the requirements of vegan, keto or gluten‑free eating plans.

Chabrior, Filet Bleu, Intermarché • 195 g

Turbulo Chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Turbulo Chocolat noir is a chocolate-covered biscuit sold in French Intermarché stores, packaged in a 195 g box. It belongs to the Sugary Snacks family (PNNS group), carries a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its high sugar (23 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (7.7 g per 100 g) alongside modest fiber (4.7 g) and protein (6.9 g) levels. The product contains gluten, milk, soy and oat allergens, uses French wheat flour and dark chocolate, and is labelled palm‑oil‑free but includes additives such as soy lecithin (E322), carbonates (E500, E503) and citric acid (E330).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat7.7 g

Trans Fat0.10 g

Monounsaturated Fat14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, Turbulo Chocolat noir contains less sugar (23 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.21 g vs 1.98 g) but more total fat (22 g vs 17.65 g), calories (491 kcal vs 418 kcal) and fiber (4.7 g vs 3.07 g), while its saturated fat (7.7 g) is roughly equal to the average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 52%, chocolat noir 25,5% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, lactose**, poudre de lait écrémé, matière grasse de lait, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), huile de tournesol, sucre, sirop de glucose, fibre d'avoine, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium-carbonates de sodium, lactose** et protéines de lait, poudre de lait écrémé, acidifiant: acide citrique. ** dont lait. Peut contenir: autres céréales contenant du gluten, oeuf, arachides et fruits à coque.

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