Why is Biscuits P'tit Déj classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit contains multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers, raising agents and flavorings that are typical of ultra‑processed foods, giving it a NOVA 4 classification. Specific additives listed on the label are soy lecithin (E322), sodium citrate (E331) and ammonium carbonate (E502), along with other emulsifiers and natural vanilla flavoring.

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

With 27 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management. Its 0.4 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may contribute to higher sodium intake for people with hypertension, so consumption should be limited.

Based on its ingredient list, is Biscuits P'tit Déj suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free consumers?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), skimmed milk powder (dairy) and honey, which is an animal‑derived sweetener, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not dairy‑free.

Leader Price • 400 g (8 * 50 g)

Biscuits P'tit Déj

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits P'tit Déj are sweet breakfast biscuits packaged in a 400 g jar, containing honey, chocolate chips and a blend of wheat, barley and oat flours. They belong to the Sugary Snacks and Biscuits & Cakes group, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, with 27 g of sugars, 17 g of fat (2.9 g saturated), 0.4 g of salt, 4.9 g of fiber and 7.8 g of protein per 100 g. The product is ultra‑processed, includes additives such as soy lecithin (E322), sodium citrate (E331) and ammonium carbonate (E502), and contains allergens gluten, milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat and 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this biscuit is slightly lower in sugar and total fat, and markedly lower in saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 40% - sucre - huile de tournesol - flocons d'avoine 10% - pépites de chocolat 8,5% (sucre - pâte de cacao 3,2% - beurre de cacao 0,2% - émulsifiant : lécithines de soja - arôme naturel de vanille) - miel 5% - farine d'orge 4% - farine complète de blé 4% - poudre de lait écrémé - poudres à lever : citrates de sodium, carbonates de potassium, carbonates d'ammonium - farine complète de seigle 1% - farine complète d'épeautre (blé) 1% - amidon de blé - arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels - émulsifiants : lécithines de colza - sel.

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