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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil and palm fat, and undergoes multiple industrial steps such as mixing, baking and coating, which place it in NOVA 4. Its ingredient list includes the additives E322 (lecithins), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonates) that act as emulsifier, acidity regulator and raising agent.

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

With 37 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 11 g of saturated fat may raise LDL‑cholesterol levels, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, while the modest 0.5 g of salt is below the average for sweet biscuits but the overall nutrient profile is still unfavourable for hypertension management.

Is Bingo goût chocolat suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), eggs and skimmed milk powder, which exclude it from vegan and gluten‑free diets. It also includes hazelnut paste, a common allergen, and palm oil whose halal status is not declared, so it cannot be assumed halal without certification.

Carrefour • 225 g

Bingo goût chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bingo goût chocolat are chocolate‑flavored filled biscuits marketed as a sweet snack, classified in the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; per 100 g it provides 498 kcal, 24 g of fat (including 11 g saturated fat) and 37 g of sugars, while offering 4.3 g of fiber and only 0.5 g of salt. It contains wheat, eggs, milk and hazelnuts, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free, vegan or nut‑free diets, and is packaged in a recyclable cardboard sleeve combined with non‑recyclable plastic components.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal498 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Trans Fat0.30 g

Monounsaturated Fat9.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet biscuit, Bingo goût chocolat contains markedly more sugar (37 g vs 28.9 g), fat (24 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs 7.8 g) and delivers higher calories (498 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt level (0.5 g) is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 33%, sucre, chocolat en poudre 20% (sucre, cacao en poudre), huile de palme, graisse de palme, _œufs_, cacao maigre en poudre, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et acide citrique, sel, pâte de _noisettes_, émulsifiant : lécithines. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, de graines de sésame et de soja.

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