Why is Petits beurre chocolat noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, dairy powders, chocolate with cocoa butter, and several industrial additives; the only listed additives are the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and three raising agents – sodium bicarbonate (E500), ammonium bicarbonate (E503) and diphosphate (E450).

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

With 33 g of sugar and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, while the modest 0.54 g of salt contributes less to blood pressure but the overall high calorie load may impede weight control, so they should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the presence of gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes; the biscuits contain wheat flour, which provides gluten, and the label lists gluten as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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Petits beurre chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petits beurre chocolat noir are dark chocolate covered shortbread biscuits that belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting their ultra-processed nature with added sugars, dairy powders, soy lecithin emulsifier and raising agents E500, E503 and E450. Nutritionally they are high in sugar (33 g), fat (24 g) and saturated fat (15 g) per 100 g, provide 504 kcal, while offering modest fiber (3.6 g) and protein (6.9 g, but also contain gluten, milk and soy allergens).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal504 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack biscuit, this product has higher sugar (33 g vs 28.98 g), fat (24 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (504 kcal vs 418 kcal), but lower salt (0.54 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 48 % (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, lactose, lait écrémé en poudre, matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille); farine de blé 37%; sucre ; beurre concentré 6,5 %; poudres à lever: E500, E503, E450; lait écrémé en poudre, sel. Traces de fruits à coque, œufs, graines de sésame.

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