Why is Le craquant classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple raising agents, emulsifiers and colorants, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods. Its additive list includes lecithin (E322), colorant El 20, colorant E120, ammonium carbonates (E503), sodium carbonates (E500) and diphosphate (E450).

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Le craquant affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets. The 12 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol levels, which is detrimental to heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is Le craquant suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No. It contains wheat flour (gluten), egg whites and butterfat (dairy), so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content makes it incompatible with keto dietary restrictions.

Fossier

Le craquant

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le craquant is a French chocolate-coated biscuit marketed as a sweet snack and belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, with 18 g of fat (including 12 g of saturated fat), 23 g of sugars, 0.65 g of salt, 7 g of protein and 2.2 g of fiber per 100 g. While it provides a modest amount of protein and fiber, the high saturated fat, added sugars and the presence of five additives and traces of nuts make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal465 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate biscuit, Le craquant contains less sugar and salt, but slightly more total fat and markedly more saturated fat.

Ingredients

farine de blé, chocolat noir 16 % (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de 92E), sucre, beurre concentré, Biscuit Rose 5% (sucre, farine de blé guf_g, blancs d'œufs, colorant El 20*, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, arôme naturel de dextrose, arôme, colorant E120*, sel, poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, diphosphate). Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque.

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