Why is Chocograni milk chocolate flavor coconut classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, milk chocolate, palm fat, added sugars, emulsifiers and flavorings, which are all industrially processed ingredients. It lists the additives E322 (soy lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), typical of ultra‑processed foods, resulting in a NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 16 g of saturated fat contributes to LDL cholesterol and can worsen hypertension and cardiovascular risk, so it should be eaten only on rare occasions by those conditions.

Is Chocograni suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto or halal diets?

No, the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and milk powder with butterfat (not vegan), and the milk chocolate component includes dairy. Its carbohydrate content is 59 g with 27 g of sugar, which is far above keto limits, and without a specific halal certification the palm fat cannot be assumed halal.

Carrefour • 200 g

Chocograni chocolat au lait saveur coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocograni milk chocolate flavor coconut is a shortbread‑style biscuit that belongs to the sugary snacks family (biscuits and cakes). It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed NOVA 4, reflecting its high sugar (27 g), saturated fat (16 g) and modest salt (0.75 g) per 100 g. Positive points include 4.1 g of fiber and 7.4 % coconut, but it also contains gluten, milk and soy allergens and several additives (E322, E330, E500, E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal511 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack biscuit, its 27 g of sugar is slightly lower than the category mean of 28.98 g, yet its fat (26 g) and saturated fat (16 g) far exceed the typical 17.65 g fat and 7.8 g saturated fat, while its salt (0.75 g) is well below the 1.98 g average.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 39,7%, chocolat au lait 26% [sucre, poudre de _lait_ entier, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, _lactosérum_ en poudre, matière grasse de _lait_ anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], graisse de palme 13,2%, sucre, noix de coco râpée 7,4%, farine complète de _blé_ 5,3%, farine de _seigle_, farine d'_orge_, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, sel, arôme, sirop de glucose, acidifiant : acide citrique. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs et de fruits à coque.

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