Why is Petits beurres pépites de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, concentrated butter, and chocolate chips, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; it also includes five food additives – emulsifier lecithin (E322/E322i), two leavening agents (E500 and E503), and a stabiliser (E450) – which together give it a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed rating.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 23.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1.4 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the biscuit lists wheat flour (61 % of the formulation) as the main ingredient, so it contains gluten and should be avoided by people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Marque Repère,P'tit Déli • 300 g

Petits beurres pépites de chocolat - format pocket

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petits beurres pépites de chocolat – pocket format is a 300 g pack of French butter biscuits enriched with chocolate chips, produced by the Marque Repère and P'tit Déli range. The snack belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, delivers 467 kcal per 100 g, with 13.3 g fat (including 8.0 g saturated fat) and 23.9 g sugars, placing it above the average energy density of its category while remaining lower in sugar and total fat, but its ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 status, five additives (E322, E322i, E450, E500, E503) and moderate salt (1.4 g/100 g) raise health concerns. It contains common allergens – wheat, eggs, milk and soy – and carries an Eco‑score of B, reflecting a moderate environmental impact despite unknown packaging material.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Salt1.40 g

Sodium0.56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar (23.9 g vs 28.98 g) and lower fat (13.3 g vs 17.65 g), but a higher energy density (467 kcal vs 418 kcal) and a marginally higher saturated fat level (8.0 g vs 7.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 61 % ; sucre 18 % ; pépites de chocolat 13 % [pâte de cacao, sucre, dextrose, lécithines (soja)] ; beurre concentré 11 % (soit 13 % en beurre reconstitué) ; lait demi-écrémé ; poudres à lever : E503, E500, E450 ; sel ; amidon de riz ; œufs entier en poudre ; lait en poudre écrémé ; poudre de cacao ; arômes. Traces de fruits à coque et graines de sésame.

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