Why is Petit beurre 48% dark chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple leavening agents and a processed chocolate coating; the only listed additive is ammonium carbonate (E503), which is used as a raising agent.

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

With 34 g of sugar and 0.34 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and contribute to excess sodium intake, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive meal plans.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten-Free?

No; the biscuits contain dairy ingredients (whole-milk powder, butter) and wheat flour, so they are neither vegan nor gluten-free, and the high carbohydrate and sugar levels make them incompatible with keto; halal status is unclear due to dairy and potential cross-contamination with non-halal allergens.

Monoprix,Monoprix Bio • 150 g

Petit beurre 48 % de chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Petit beurre 48% dark chocolate biscuits belong to the Sugary snacks family and are certified organic. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting their high levels of added sugars (34 g/100 g), saturated fat (18 g/100 g) and the presence of an additive (ammonium carbonate). While the product offers a modest fiber content (4.4 g/100 g) and a rich dark-chocolate flavor, it also contains gluten, milk and traces of eggs, soy, sesame and nuts, making it unsuitable for several dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (34 g vs 28.98 g) and markedly more saturated fat (18 g vs 7.8 g) while its total fat (about 18 g) is close to the category average of 17.65 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir* 48% (sucre de canne* - pâte de cacao* - beurre de cacao* - poudre de LAIT entier* - arôme naturel de vanille*) - farine de BLÉ* 36% - sucre glace roux de canne* - BEURRE* 8,8% - poudre de LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ* - poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de potassium - sel marin - poudre de jus de citron** ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces d'OEUFS, de SOJA, de GRAINES DE SÉSAME et de FRUITS À COQUE.

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