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

It uses refined wheat flour, added cane sugar, raising agents and flavorings, which place it in the ultra‑processed category; the only listed additives are E503 (ammonium carbonate) and E336 (potassium tartrate).

How does the high sugar and low salt content of Biscuits fondants affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 31 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for diabetics, while the very low 0.07 g salt is negligible for hypertension but does not offset the sugar concern.

Is the egg ingredient in Biscuits fondants a concern for people with egg allergy or for sustainability?

Yes, eggs are a major allergen and must be avoided by anyone with an egg allergy; additionally, eggs are animal‑derived, so the product is not suitable for vegan or low‑environmental‑impact diets.

Carrefour • 120 g

Biscuits fondants

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits fondants is an organic infant snack classified as a sugary biscuit for babies from 10 months, falling under the PNNS group "Sugary snacks". It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is in NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed and contains added sugars (31 g per 100 g), moderate fat (14 g), low salt (0.07 g), and a modest protein content (5.2 g). The formulation includes wheat flour, cane sugar, wheat starch, eggs, rapeseed oil, raising agents (E503, E336), vanilla flavor and thiamine, and it is allergenic for eggs, gluten and milk while delivering a high energy density (447 kcal per 100 g) and limited fiber (1.8 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal447 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet biscuits (average 28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), these biscuits contain slightly more sugar, less fat and far less salt, while delivering higher calories.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_** 31,3%, sucre roux de canne**, amidon de _blé_** 27,4%, _œufs_**, huile de colza**, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et tartrates de potassium, arôme naturel de vanille, thiamine (vitamine B1). **biologique Peut contenir des traces de lait, de fruits à coque, de soja, de graines de sésame et moutarde.

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