Why is Assortment de biscuits fins classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined flours, multiple sugar sources, several chocolate coatings and a long list of emulsifiers and flavorings. The declared additives are E322 (soy lecithin), E450, E500 and E503, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 43 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits deliver a very high glycaemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes or seeking to control blood‑sugar levels.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑allergy diets?

No. The biscuits contain wheat flour (gluten), milk powder, whole eggs, soy flour and trace nuts, so they are not vegan, not gluten‑free and may trigger reactions in people with nut or soy allergies.

Marque Repère, Equador, P'tit Déli • 400 g

Assortiment de biscuits fins

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Assortment of fine biscuits is an ultra-processed sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (43 g per 100 g), total fat (28 g) and saturated fat (17 g), while offering modest protein (5.7 g) and fiber (2.1 g). Although it provides a convenient variety of chocolate‑coated biscuits, the excessive sugar and fat content, presence of several additives and allergens make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal527 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit category, this mix contains about 48 % more sugar (43 g vs 28.98 g) and 59 % more total fat (28 g vs 17.65 g), while its saturated fat is more than double the average (17 g vs 7.8 g), although its salt level is lower than the typical 1.98 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé ; chocolat au lait de couverture 20 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre entier, pâte de cacao, lactose, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)) ; sucre ; chocolat noir 11 % (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de lait anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille) ; graisses végétales (palme, palmiste, coco) ; chocolat blanc 9,7 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre entier, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille) ; caramel au sel de Guérande 0,8 % (sirop de glucose, sucre, graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), beurre, eau, crème, sel de Guérande 1,2 % , émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)) ; œufs entiers ; huiles végétales (colza, tournesol) ; sirop de sucre inverti ; farine de soja ; noix de coco râpée 0,4 % ; dextrose ; blanc d'œufs en poudre ; chocolat en flocons 0,3 % (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre entier, matière grasse de lait anhydre, arôme naturel de vanille) ; cacao maigre en poudre 0,2 % (dont émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)) ; lait en poudre entier ; noisettes caramélisées 0,1 % (sucre, noisettes torréfiées) ; poudres à lever : E500, E503, E450 ; sel ; lait en poudre écrémé ; lactose ; arômes naturels ; lactosérum en poudre ; arômes naturels de café (dont émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)) ; noisettes ; extrait de vanille ; émulsifiant : lécithines (soja) ; cannelle. Traces d'autres fruits à coque.

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