Why is Biscuit tablette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added palm fat, glucose syrup and a range of industrial additives. It contains the emulsifier lecithin (E322), the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), and two leavening agents – sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503) – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 34 g of sugar and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit raises blood‑glucose levels quickly and contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or following a heart‑healthy regimen that limits added sugars and saturated fats.

Is the milk chocolate in Biscuit tablette a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes. The milk chocolate layer contains skimmed‑milk powder, lactose and milk‑derived butterfat, so anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid the product, as even small amounts can trigger symptoms.

Carrefour, Simpl • 150 g

Biscuit tablette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit tablette is a milk‑chocolate covered sweet biscuit classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is rated NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, palm fat, several food additives (E322, E330, E500, E503) and common allergens such as gluten, milk and soy, while also containing traces of eggs, nuts and sesame. The 150 g carton delivers high energy (≈ 490 kcal per 100 g), elevated fat (21 g), saturated fat (12 g) and sugar (34 g), modest fiber (2.6 g) and a lower‑than‑average salt level (0.49 g), and its EcoScore of D reflects the sustainability claims of RSPO‑certified palm oil and cardboard packaging.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains about 34 g of sugar per 100 g (≈ 5 g more than the category average), 21 g of fat (≈ 3 g higher) and 12 g of saturated fat (≈ 4 g higher), while its salt level is lower than the typical 2 g found in similar products.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 46,5%, chocolat au _lait_ 37,2% [sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, _lactose_, matière grasse _laitière_ anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], sucre, graisse de palme, sirop de glucose, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, _lactosérum_ en poudre, sel, arômes, acidifiant : acide citrique. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs, de fruits à coque et de graines de sésame.

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