Why is Breakfast biscuits 5 cereals and chocolate chips classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, chocolate chips, and several raising agents, which are combined with emulsifiers and stabilisers; the label lists additives E322 (lecithin), E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates), all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and are therefore unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in large quantities.

Is the soy lecithin used in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, so it can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to soy; although it is present in a small amount, people with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid these biscuits.

Monoprix • 400 g (8 sachets de 4 biscuits)

Biscuits petit déjeuner 5 céréales et pépites de chocolat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The Monoprix Breakfast biscuits 5 cereals and chocolate chips are a ready-to-eat snack classified in the cereals and potatoes group and are sold in a 400 g pack containing eight individual sachets. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA group 4 rating, with high sugar at 29 g per 100 g, moderate fat at 18 g per 100 g and 0.8 g of salt, while also delivering 6 g of fiber and 8 g of protein per 100 g. The product lists gluten, milk and soy allergens, includes additives E322, E450, E500 and E503, and contains chocolate chunks, oat flakes and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for strict vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast biscuit (9 g sugars, 6.94 g fat and 165.82 g saturated fat per 100 g), this product contains far more sugar (29 g) and fat (18 g) but only 4 g saturated fat, highlighting its high overall sweetness and fat while keeping saturated fat relatively low.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 35,6% - sucre - pépites de chocolat 13% (sucre - pâte de cacao - beurre de cacao - émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA - arôme naturel de vanille) - huile de tournesol - flocons d'AVOINE 10,3% - son de BLÉ 3,9% - farine de SEIGLE 3,9% - cacao en poudre 3% - LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre - poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphates, carbonates d'ammonium - émulsifiants : lécithines de colza, esters monoacétyltartriques et diacétyl tartriques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - sel - arôme. Traces d'OEUFS et de FRUITS À COQUE.

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