Why is Biscuits petit épeautre et sésame classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits are made from refined flours, added sugars and multiple food‑grade additives, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. They contain leavening agents (ammonium carbonate and sodium carbonate, listed as E503 and E500), an antioxidant rosemary extract (E392) and a natural flavouring, all of which are typical of highly processed snack foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 22 g of sugar, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans. The salt level is 0.52 g per 100 g, lower than many sweet snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the sesame in this product a concern for people with a sesame allergy?

Yes. The biscuits contain 11 % roasted sesame seeds, which are declared as an allergen on the label, and consuming them can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to sesame.

Monoprix, Monoprix Bio • 150 g

Biscuits petit épeautre et sésame

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits petit épeautre et sésame are organic sweet biscuits made with wheat flour, spelt flour, sunflower oil and roasted sesame seeds, marketed by Monoprix. They belong to the sugary snacks group and carry a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, offering higher fat (22 g) and energy (481 kcal) than the average sweet biscuit, but lower salt (0.52 g), lower sugar (22 g), and more fiber (4.2 g) and protein (8.7 g). The biscuits contain gluten, milk, sesame and trace soy, eggs and nuts, and include additives E500, E503 and E392, reflecting their ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal481 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet biscuit, this product contains more fat (22 g vs 17.6 g) and energy (481 kcal vs 418 kcal), but less salt (0.52 g vs 2 g) and lower sugar (22 g vs 29 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* (39%), sucre", farine de blé de petit épeautre* 16%, huile de tournesol à forte teneur en acide oléique", graines de sésame* torréfiées 11%, amidon de blé*, lait écrémé en poudre*, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, sel, arôme naturel, antioxydant: extraits de romarin*. Traces de soja, d'oeufs et de fruits à coque. Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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