Why is Biscuits nappés chocolat au lait BIO classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple dairy powders, vegetable oil and several processing aids, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists additives E322 (soy lecithin), E502 (sodium carbonates) and ammonium carbonates used as leavening agents.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The 28 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 11 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although the 0.63 g of salt is below average, the overall nutrient density is still high in calories and should be limited for blood‑pressure management.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk, butter, egg powder and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free; its high carbohydrate (61 g per 100 g) and sugar content also make it unsuitable for keto, and although it has no pork ingredients, it lacks halal certification and includes soy lecithin, which may affect halal status.

Auchan, Auchan Bio, L'Oiseau • 0.21 kg

Biscuits nappés chocolat au lait BIO

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This product is an organic milk‑chocolate‑coated shortbread biscuit marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high levels of sugar (28 g per 100 g), saturated fat (11 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.63 g per 100 g). While it provides 8.4 g of protein and 2.9 g of fiber per 100 g, its overall nutrient profile is less favorable compared with typical snack averages, and it contains allergens (egg, gluten, milk, soy) and additives such as E322 and E502.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal499 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar but markedly more fat, saturated fat and calories, while its salt content is lower.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* (origine France) 48%, chocolat au LAIT* 25% (sucre*, poudre de LAIT entier*, beurre de cacao*, pâte de cacao*, extrait de vanille*), sucre de canne roux*, huile de colza*, beurre* (LAIT), poudre de LAIT écrémé*, noix de coco râpée* poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA)*, sel marin, arôme naturel de vanille, OEUFS en poudre*, sucre blanc de canne*. * biologique. Traces éventuelles d'arachides, de graines de sésame et de fruits à coque.

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