Why is Biscuits Petit Déjeuner 5 Céréales Abricots, Amandes & Pépites de Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined flours, added sugars, multiple vegetable oils and a suite of industrial additives. Its ingredient list includes the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220), emulsifier lecithins (E322/E322i), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 30 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans. Although its salt level (0.76 g per 100 g) is lower than many snack foods, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the presence of almonds in this biscuit a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The product contains 2 % chopped, grilled almonds and lists nuts among its allergens, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it. Additionally, soy lecithin is present, which may affect those with soy sensitivity.

Monoprix • 400 g

Biscuits Petit Déjeuner 5 Céréales Abricots, Amandes & Pépites de Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Petit Déjeuner 5 Céréales Abricots, Amandes & Pépites de Chocolat are breakfast biscuits classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes PNNS groups. They provide 470 kcal per 100 g with 20 g of fat, 30 g of sugars, 0.76 g of salt, 5 g of fiber and 8 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The product contains gluten, milk, nuts, soy and sulphites and includes additives such as E220, E322/E322i, E500 and E503, which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal470 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (20 g vs 17.65 g), but lower saturated fat and salt, while delivering higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 39,1% - sucre huile de tournesol - pépites de chocolat 8% (sucre pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant lécithines de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille) flocons d'AVOINE 5,4% - son de BLÉ 3,9% farine de SEIGLE 3,8% - LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre morceaux d'abricots secs 2,3% (équivalent à 10,3% d'abricots) AMANDES blanchies grillées hachées 2% (équivalent à 12% d'AMANDES) - poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium diphosphates farine de sarrasin 0,4% - farine d'ORGE 0,4% arômes - sel - farine de riz - émulsifiant lécithines de colza - conservateur : ANHYDRIDE SULFUREUX - enzyme (dont BLÉ). Traces d'OEUFS et d'autres FRUITS À COQUE.

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