Why is Biscuits complets avoine blé Nappés Chocolat Noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because its formulation includes several industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) and the raising agent E500 (sodium carbonates), alongside refined sugars, butter and chocolate, which push it into the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

At 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits provide a moderate to high amount of quickly absorbable carbs; for people with diabetes this can raise blood glucose rapidly, so the product should be eaten only occasionally and accounted for within daily carbohydrate limits.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The biscuit contains butter and milk, making it unsuitable for vegan and dairy‑free diets, and it includes oat flakes and whole‑wheat flour, which introduce gluten, so it is not gluten‑free either.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 200 g

Biscuits complets avoine blé Nappés Chocolat Noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits complets avoine blé Nappés Chocolat Noir are organic oat and whole‑wheat cookies coated with dark chocolate, marketed as a sweet snack in the Sugary snacks family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several added ingredients. While the biscuits provide high fiber (8.6 g/100 g) and protein (7.5 g/100 g) and contain low salt, they are high in total fat (24 g), saturated fat (14 g) and calories (479 kcal), and contain 26 g of sugars per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal479 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack benchmark, this biscuit has less sugar (26 g vs 28.9 g) and much lower salt (0.54 g vs 2.0 g) but considerably more fat (24 g vs 17.7 g), saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g) and energy (479 kcal vs 418 kcal), while delivering over double the fiber (8.6 g vs 3.1 g) and higher protein (7.5 g vs 6.4 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'_avoine_* 35,4%, chocolat noir* 25% [pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol)*, extrait de vanille*], sucre de canne*, beurre (contient _lait_)* 12,2%, farine de _blé_ complet* 9,9%, cacao maigre en poudre* 2,4%, sirop de sucre inverti*, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, sirop de sucre*, sel de mer, arôme naturel de vanille*. *bio. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, d'arachides, d'œufs, de lupin, de graines de sésame et de soja.

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