Why is Petit beurre fourré au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, meaning it is moderately processed, but it still contains two food additives: E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), which are leavening agents used to improve texture.

How does the sugar and salt content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.55 g of salt per 100 g, although lower than many snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited by those managing hypertension.

Is the milk ingredient in this biscuit a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the product contains skimmed milk powder, so it is not safe for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Bisson • 197 g

Petit beurre fourré au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre fourré au chocolat is an organic, fair‑trade French sandwich biscuit filled with chocolate, marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with high saturated fat (10 g per 100 g) and high sugar (26 g per 100 g) but also provides 4.1 g of fiber and 6.8 g of protein. While the biscuit offers some fiber and protein, its high sugar and saturated fat content and the presence of added sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503) make it a treat that should be consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal478 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack averages, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), more fat (19 g vs 17.65 g) and considerably less salt (0.55 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

farine de blé* T65, fourrage au chocolat* (chocolat** (18%) (sucre de canne** roux, cacao en poudre**, beurre de cacao** pâte de cacao**), huile de tournesol* désodorisée, lait écrémé* en poudre), sucre de canne** roux, beurre* (12%), amidon de blé*, noix de coco râpée*, lait écrémé* en poudre, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium et d'ammonium, sel marin. *Issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. **Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable et de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de graines de sésame, œufs, lupin, soja et fruits à coque.

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