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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flours, milk‑chocolate coating, added refined cane sugar, vegetable oil and several processing aids, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains four food additives: E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates) used as leavening agents, E414 (acacia gum) as a thickener, and E392 (rosemary extract) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content in Goûters chocolat au lait affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control unless consumed in very small portions. The salt amount (0.52 g per 100 g) is lower than the average snack but still contributes sodium, so people watching blood pressure should limit intake.

Is the presence of wheat gluten, milk, and hazelnuts in this biscuit a concern for people with celiac disease, dairy intolerance, or nut allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes wheat flour, whole‑wheat flour, milk‑chocolate, whole‑milk powder, skimmed milk powder and roasted hazelnuts, all of which are major allergens. The product is labelled with gluten, milk and nut allergens, so it should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease, lactose intolerance or nut allergies.

Evernat • 225g

Goûters chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Goûters chocolat au lait is an organic, milk‑chocolate filled biscuit belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars (30 g per 100 g), saturated fat (7.2 g), and four common food additives (E500, E503, E414, E392). While the biscuit provides a modest amount of fibre (3.8 g), whole‑wheat flour and hazelnuts add some nutritional value, the overall macro profile is high in calories (486 kcal), fat (20 g) and sugar, limiting its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal486 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (20 g vs 17.65 g), markedly higher calories (486 kcal vs 418 kcal) and carbohydrates, but its salt level (0.52 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g and it offers more fibre (3.8 g vs 3.07 g) and protein (7.5 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 39%, chocolat au lait 25% (sucre de canne non raffiné, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao), farine de blé complet 15% , sucre de canne roux non raffiné, huile de tournesol oléique, noisettes hachées grillées 5%, lait écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium ; sel marin non raffiné, arôme naturel de noisette, épaississant :gomme d'acacia ; antioxydant : extraits de romarin.

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