Why is Biscuit P'tiwi Choc' Chocolat au lait classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines several processed ingredients such as milk chocolate, refined wheat flour and butter, placing it in NOVA group 3. It contains four food‑grade additives used as leavening agents: sodium carbonate (E500), bicarbonate of soda (E500ii), ammonium carbonate (E503) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503i).

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

With 30.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can quickly raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. Its salt level (0.53 g per 100 g) is below the average for sweet snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, which should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the milk in this biscuit a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes. Milk appears both in the milk chocolate coating and as added whole‑milk powder, so the product is not safe for individuals with dairy or milk allergies.

Le Moulin du Pivert • 125 g

Biscuit P'tiwi Choc' Chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit P'tiwi Choc' Chocolat au lait is a 125 g French sweet‑snack biscuit made with milk chocolate, wheat flour, butter and a blend of organic cane sugar, cocoa butter and vanilla. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, containing 30.8 g sugars, 26.9 g fat (16.6 g saturated) and 0.53 g salt per 100 g, which places it among high‑sugar, high‑fat snacks. The product is certified organic, fair‑trade and palm‑oil‑free, but it also lists gluten and milk allergens, includes four additives (E500, E500ii, E503, E503i) and its low Nutri‑Score reflects its high energy density and limited fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal519 kcal

Fat26.9 g

Saturated Fat16.6 g

Carbohydrates60.4 g

Sugars30.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack biscuits, this biscuit contains more sugar (30.8 g vs 28.98 g), substantially more fat (26.9 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (16.6 g vs 7.8 g), higher energy (519 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt (0.53 g) and fiber (2.4 g) are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait* 48 % (sucre de canne, beurre de cacao, poudre de _lait_ entier, pâte de cacao*, poudre de vanille*), farine de _blé_ T65, _beurre_ 8 % , sucre de canne non raffiné*, _lait_ cru entier*, poudres à lever : bicarbonate de sodium et d'ammonium, sel de mer, jus de citron concentré*. *Biologique.

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