Why is Biscuit avoine nappage chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives the NOVA 4 label because the formulation combines refined oat flakes with added sugars, milk powder, vegetable oil, emulsifiers and flavorings, all of which are industrially processed; the listed additives are E322 (soy lecithin) used as an emulsifier and E500 (sodium carbonate) acting as a raising agent.

How does the sugar and fat content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugar and 21 g of fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase daily saturated‑fat intake, while its 0.8 g of salt is moderate; therefore it is generally unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure dietary plans.

Is the milk present in the chocolate coating a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the chocolate coating contains whole‑milk powder and milk‑derived fats, providing lactose and milk proteins, so the product should be avoided by anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Monoprix • 136 g

Biscuit avoine nappage chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit avoine nappage chocolat au lait is an oat‑based snack coated with milk chocolate, sold by Monoprix and classified among sugary snacks and biscuits. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; nutritionally it supplies 471 kcal per 100 g, with a high fat content (21 g) and saturated fat (8 g) but offers more fiber (4.8 g) and protein (9.2 g) than typical snacks, while its sugar (22 g) and salt (0.8 g) are below average. The product contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, traces of eggs, nuts and peanuts, and includes the additives E322 (soy lecithin) and E500 (sodium carbonate).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal471 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this oat‑chocolate biscuit contains less sugar (22 g vs 28.9 g) and less salt (0.8 g vs 2.0 g), but more fat (21 g vs 17.6 g), higher calories (471 kcal vs 418 kcal) and notably more fiber (4.8 g vs 3.1 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine 32% - chocolat au lait 19% (sucre, beurre de cacao 3,5%, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao 2,6%, matière grasse laitière, émulsifiant : lécithines de soja, arôme naturel de vanille) - farine de blé 16% - sucre - huile de tournesol - farine de blé complet 5,6% - graisse de karité - sirop de sucre inverti - poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium - sel. Traces d'oeufs, de fruits à coque et d'arachides.

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