Why is Biscuits fourres chocolat noir classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is made with refined wheat flour, added cane sugar, butter, emulsified butter, leavening salts and several industrial ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists the additives E322 (lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E392 (rosemary extract) and E502 (sodium carbonates).

How does the sugar and salt content of these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level of 0.49 g is lower than many snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Are these biscuits suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No. They contain dairy butter and milk powder, which are animal‑derived, and wheat flour, which provides gluten. The high carbohydrate (70 g) and sugar content also make them incompatible with low‑carb eating plans.

Auchan Bio • 0.185 kg

Biscuits fourrés chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These dark chocolate filled biscuits are certified organic and belong to the sugary snacks family. Per 100 g they provide 460 kcal, 16 g fat (6.4 g saturated), 27 g sugars, 0.49 g salt, 7.2 g protein and 4.7 g fiber, offering a modest protein and fiber boost but a high sugar load. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri-Score of D, with additives E322, E322i, E392 and E502, and contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit has slightly lower sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g), lower total fat (16 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (6.4 g vs 7.8 g), much less salt (0.49 g vs 1.98 g), but higher energy (460 kcal vs 418 kcal), carbohydrates (70 g vs 59.6 g), fiber (4.7 g vs 3.07 g) and protein (7.2 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* (40,9%) (origine France), sucre de canne roux*, chocolat noir* 15,9% (pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne roux*, beurre de cacao*), farine complète de BLÉ* (15%) (origine France), huile de tournesol*, BEURRE*, amidon de BLÉ*, cacao maigre en poudre* 1,2% poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium arôme naturel de vanille, sel, BEURRE concentré* émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol* amidon de riz*, LAIT écrémé en poudre* antioxydant : extraits de romarin*. * Biologique Traces éventuelles d'oeufs, de fruits à coque, de moutarde et de soja.

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