Why is the Temptation Petit Beurre biscuit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines a milk‑chocolate coating, wheat flour, butter, egg yolk powder and several emulsifiers and acids, which are typical of industrial formulations; it also lists additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E450 (diphosphates) and E500 (bicarbonates), all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

With 39 g of sugars and 16.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, so consuming it regularly may worsen glycaemic control for diabetics and raise heart‑disease risk for those monitoring saturated‑fat intake.

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

No. The product contains milk‑derived chocolate, butter, egg‑yolk powder and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑carbohydrate diets.

Marque Repère, P'tit Déli • 125 g

Biscuit tentation petit beurre napé de 63% de chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Temptation Petit Beurre biscuit coated with 63% milk chocolate is a sugary snack (PNNS group: Sugary snacks) sold in French supermarkets. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with 39 g of sugars, 16.1 g of saturated fat and 25.7 g of total fat per 100 g, and 0.7 g of salt. While it provides 3 g of fiber and 7 g of protein, its high energy density (≈509 kcal/100 g) and added sugars make it a treat best enjoyed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat25.7 g

Saturated Fat16.1 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains considerably more sugar (39 g vs 28.98 g), fat (25.7 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (16.1 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.7 g) is below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait 63% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait en poudre écrémé, dérivé de lactosérum, beurre concentré, lactose, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol), arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels) ; farine de blé ; sucre ; beurre 3,7% ; sirop de glucose ; dérivé de lactosérum ; poudres à lever : E450, E500 ; sel ; lait en poudre entier ; émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol, soja) ; acidifiant : acide citrique ; arôme naturel de vanille ; jaune d´œuf en poudre.

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