Why is Déli Matin Miel & Pépites de Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit contains industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils (including palm oil), and multiple food‑grade additives. Its label lists emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), raising agents E450, E500 and E503, and the stabiliser E472e, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and contribute to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic carbohydrate control. The 0.82 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

No. The presence of honey and skimmed‑milk powder rules out a vegan diet, while wheat‑based flours and barley mean it is not gluten‑free. Its high carbohydrate (69 g) and sugar content make it unsuitable for a ketogenic regimen. Halal suitability cannot be confirmed without a specific certification, as the product contains dairy and possible trace animal allergens.

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Déli Matin Miel & Pépites de Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Déli Matin Miel & Pépites de Chocolat is a chocolate‑chip honey biscuit marketed for breakfast and snack occasions, classified in the sugary‑snacks PNNS group. It delivers 26 g of sugars, 5.8 g of saturated fat and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, while offering 4.5 g of fiber, 8.8 g of protein and a blend of whole‑grain wheat, oats and barley. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), and contains several additives (E322, E450, E472e, E500, E503), palm oil, and allergens such as gluten, milk, soy, with traces of eggs and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal455 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack biscuit, this product has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher fiber, protein and total carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 20%; sucre; flocons d'avoine 11%; farine complète de blé 10%; farine complète d'avoine 10%; huiles végétales (palme, tournesol); pépites de chocolat 8.5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille); miel 6%; farine complète d'orge 4.8%; farine complète de seigle 3.3%; lait écrémé en poudre; poudres à lever : E450, E500, E503; farine complète de blé (épeautre) 1.1%; émulsifiants : lécithines (colza) (contient farine de blé), E472e; arôme; sel. Traces d'oeufs et de fruits à coque.

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