Why is Cookies pépites de chocolat et nougatine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookie is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm‑derived vegetable fat, chocolate chips and several emulsifiers and leavening agents, all characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the label lists additives E322 (soy lecithin), E450 (diphosphates) and E502 (sodium carbonates) which further contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.96 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may challenge blood‑pressure management for hypertensive individuals.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or nut‑free diets?

No; the cookies contain wheat flour (gluten), milk and egg ingredients, soy lecithin, peanuts and tree nuts, and use palm‑oil‑derived fat, so they do not meet gluten‑free, vegan or nut‑free dietary requirements.

Auchan • 0.2 kg

Cookies pépites de chocolat et nougatine

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cookies with chocolate chips and nougatine are a 200 g sweet snack sold by Auchan, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is a NOVA 4 item, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that is high in sugars (31 g), fat (23 g) and saturated fat (11 g) while providing modest fiber (2.8 g) and protein (6.8 g) per 100 g. It contains multiple allergens such as wheat, milk, egg, soy, peanuts and tree nuts, and includes palm‑oil‑derived vegetable fat and several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal492 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack biscuits, this cookie exceeds typical levels of sugar, fat, saturated fat and energy while containing less salt than the category norm.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 40% (BLÉ origine France) , pépites de chocolat 22% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), arôme), matière grasse végétale (palme), sucre, nougatine 8% (sucre, AMANDES, NOISETTES),ŒUFS poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium poudre de LAIT écrémé, arôme. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten, arachides et autres fruits à coque.

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