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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, chocolate and several flavorings, and includes the food additive E500 (sodium carbonate) as a raising agent, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.27 g/100 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the high calorie and fat load can still impact overall cardiovascular risk.

Is the hazelnut garnish in this biscuit a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains hazelnut pieces, which are a known allergen; individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it as cross‑contamination risk is indicated by the allergen label.

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Sablé coeur chocolat, 155g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablé coeur chocolat is an organic shortbread chocolate sandwich biscuit made in France, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is a NOVA 4 product, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high sugar (30 g/100 g), high fat (26 g/100 g) and moderate saturated fat (6.6 g/100 g) while salt remains low. The formulation contains gluten and hazelnuts, uses sunflower oil and the additive E500, provides more dietary fiber than the average shortbread, but delivers considerably more calories.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), considerably more fat (26 g vs 17.65 g) and calories (509 kcal vs 418 kcal), slightly less saturated fat (6.6 g vs 7.8 g), far less salt (0.27 g vs 1.98 g), higher fiber (4.2 g vs 3.07 g), similar carbohydrates, and lower protein.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 36%, sucre*, huile de tournesol*, chocolat noir* 7,3% (pâte de cacao*, sucre*, beurre de cacao*, extrait de vanille*, poudre de vanille*), sirop de blé*, masse de cacao*, éclats de NOISETTES*, beurre de cacao*, fibres d'AVOINE*, cacao maigre en poudre* 0,6%, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, jus concentré de citron *

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