Why is Galettes suédoises Chocolat croustillantes aux flocons d'avoine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, wheat flour, cocoa paste and vegetable fats, and includes several food additives: emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322/E322i), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503). These components, along with the industrial processing steps, place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 47 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetics or anyone monitoring sugar intake. The salt content is 0.7 g per 100 g, lower than the average for sweet snacks, but it still contributes to overall sodium intake and should be considered in a hypertensive diet.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The biscuit contains egg powder and wheat flour, so it is not vegan and not gluten‑free. Its high carbohydrate (61 g) and sugar (47 g) levels make it unsuitable for a keto diet. While it does not contain explicit pork or alcohol, it lists traces of milk, soy and nuts and lacks halal certification, so it cannot be confirmed as halal.

Monoprix • 150 g

Galettes suédoises Chocolat croustillantes aux flocons d'avoine

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galettes suédoises Chocolat croustillantes aux flocons d'avoine are sweet snack biscuits that combine chocolate and oat flakes for a crunchy texture. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with high levels of total fat (26 g), saturated fat (15 g) and sugars (47 g) but also provide 4.1 g of fiber and 5 g of protein per 100 g. The product contains allergens such as eggs and gluten and traces of milk, soy and nuts, so it should be enjoyed occasionally and avoided by those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet biscuits, this product contains far more sugar (47 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (26 g vs 17.65 g) and double the saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is lower than the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sucre chocolat 23% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol) - flocons d'AVOINE 16,8% - graisses végétales (karité et noix de coco) - farine de BLÉ - ŒUFS en poudre - poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphates, carbonates d'ammonium - sel - amidon de mais - arôme naturel. Traces de SOJA, de LAIT, d'AMANDES et de NOISETTES.

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