Why is Les Barquettes Chocolat Noisette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because the formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugar, invert sugar syrup, cocoa powder, hazelnut paste, emulsifier (E322 – soy lecithin), raising agents (E500 – sodium carbonates and E341 – calcium phosphates) and acidifier (E330 – citric acid), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 43 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 0.5 g of salt contributes to sodium intake that may elevate blood pressure, making the snack unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive diets.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains hazelnut paste (6.5 % of the formulation) and is labeled with a nut allergen warning, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid it.

Carrefour • 240 g

Les Barquettes Chocolat Noisette lot 2x3x6

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Barquettes Chocolat Noisette are chocolate‑hazelnut coated biscuits containing wheat, eggs, milk, nuts and soy, placing them in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, emulsifiers (E322), carbonates (E500) and phosphates (E341). Nutritionally it is high in sugar (43 g/100 g) and fat (24 g/100 g) while providing moderate salt (0.5 g) and saturated fat (3.1 g), with modest fiber (2.9 g) and protein (7.7 g), making it an indulgent snack rather than a health‑focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains about 48% more sugar (43 g vs 28.98 g) and 36% more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) per 100 g, while its saturated fat is lower and its salt level is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de blé 21%, œufs 19%, huile de colza, chocolat en poudre 12% (sucre, cacao en poudre 3,8%), pâte de noisettes 6,5%, poudre de lait écrémé, sirop de sucre inverti, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium et phosphates de calcium, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), acidifiant : acide citrique, arômes,

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