Why is Choco Bisson Noisette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that are made with industrial formulations, refined ingredients and additives; this biscuit contains refined wheat flour, refined cane sugar, deodorized sunflower oil, wheat syrup, cocoa powders, hazelnut paste and a leavening agent (sodium carbonate, E500), which are typical components of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and salt content in Choco Bisson Noisette affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it a poor choice for people managing diabetes; the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should limit their portion size.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Choco Bisson Noisette a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains hazelnuts both as whole nuts in the hazelnut preparation and as hazelnut paste, and the allergen is clearly declared, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this biscuit.

Bisson • 300 g

Choco Bisson Noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Bisson Noisette is an organic, chocolate‑coated hazelnut‑filled biscuit marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group, carries a Nutri-Score of E (23 points) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). While it offers cocoa and hazelnut flavor and holds several sustainability certifications, it is high in saturated fat (9.2 g/100 g), contains a considerable amount of sugar (19 g/100 g) and includes milk, nuts and gluten allergens, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal481 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Choco Bisson Noisette provides less sugar (19 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but higher saturated fat (9.2 g vs 7.8 g) and lower salt (0.8 g vs 1.98 g), resulting in a higher energy content (≈482 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* T55 (52%), sucre de canne roux, huile de tournesol désodorisée, préparation à la noisette (5,5%) (sucre de canne roux, noisettes (2,2%), beurre de cacao, masse de cacao), sirop de blé, beurre de karité, cacao maigre en poudre, amidon de mais, poudre de lait entier, poudre de lactosérum, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, pâte de noisettes (0,4%), sel marin, vanille Bourbon en poudre.

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