Why is Cookies Maxi pepites classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit includes refined wheat flour, roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate pieces, added sugars and vegetable oil, all typical of industrial processing, and it lists a single food additive, E503 (ammonium carbonates), which qualifies it for the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the low salt level (0.2 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall high calorie and fat load may still impact heart health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Cookies Maxi pepites a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the biscuits contain 12 % hazelnuts and are labeled to may contain traces of other nuts, so anyone allergic to hazelnuts or tree nuts should avoid this product.

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Cookies Maxi pépites

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cookies Maxi pepites are sweet biscuits classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting a high fat (28 g), saturated fat (9.5 g) and calorie (519 kcal) profile alongside a modest protein content (7.5 g). While the product provides a good amount of dietary fiber (6.7 g) and low salt (0.2 g), its high sugar (20 g) and added additive (ammonium carbonates) limit its nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal519 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cookie, it contains less sugar and salt but markedly more fat, saturated fat and calories while offering roughly double the fiber.

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 39%, éclats de chocolat noir* 21% (sucre de canne*, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*), sucre de canne roux, noisettes* 12%, huile de colza*, beurre* (lait), fibres d'acacia*, oeufs, poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium ; sel de Guérande. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de soja, graines de sésame, arachides, autres fruits à coque, lupin et moutarde. Nous invitons les personnes souhaitant plus d'informations à contacter notre Service Consommateurs au 01.49.78.25.50. 8 Cookies met hazelnoten en chocoladestukjes Ingrediënten: tarwebloem* 39%, stukjes pure chocolade' 21% (rietsuiker*, cacaomassa', cacaoboter"), ruwe rietsuiker' hazelnoten 12%, koolzaadolie", boter" (melk) acaciavezels', eieren", rijsmiddel: ammoniumcarbonaten; zeezout uit Guérande *Ingrediënten uit de biologische landbouw.

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