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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, palm fat, glucose syrup, raising agents (sodium carbonate and ammonium carbonate), and an emulsifier (soy lecithin). These components are derived from multiple processing steps and are combined with the cocoa paste and butter, giving the biscuit a highly processed profile.

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management. Although its salt level (0.47 g per 100 g) is lower than the average snack, the overall high sugar and saturated‑fat content still pose cardiovascular risks for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the palm fat used in this biscuit a concern for sustainability or health?

The palm fat is derived from palm oil, which is flagged for sustainability concerns due to deforestation, but the product carries a Sustainable Palm Oil label indicating it meets certain sourcing standards. From a health perspective, palm fat adds saturated fat, contributing to the high 12 g saturated‑fat value per 100 g.

Carrefour, Simpl • 150 g

Biscuits tablette de chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits tablette de chocolat noir are dark‑chocolate covered biscuits marketed in France by Simpl and Carrefour, falling under the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of refined sugars, palm fat, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (soy lecithin) and raising agents. Nutritionally, the biscuits are high in fat (22 g), saturated fat (12 g) and sugars (30 g) per 100 g, but they also provide modest fiber (3.9 g) and protein (6.9 g, slightly above the average for similar snacks).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), higher fat (22 g vs 17.65 g), and more saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), while offering lower salt (0.47 g vs 1.98 g) and slightly more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 46,5%, chocolat noir 37,2% [pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, lactose, lait écrémé en poudre, matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), extrait 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'oeufs, de fruits à coque, de graines de sésame.

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