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

The biscuit is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined ingredients such as cane sugar, vegetable oils and butter with industrial leavening agents; the only listed additives are E500 (sodium bicarbonate), E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), which are used to achieve its texture and rise.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people with diabetes, while its 0.3 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low and does not pose a major concern for hypertension, though overall moderation is advised.

Is the spelt flour in Choco Bisson a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; spelt flour contains gluten, and the product’s allergen labeling highlights gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Bisson • 300g

Choco Bisson

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Bisson is a fair‑trade, organic biscuit made with spelt flour, cane sugar, sunflower and coconut oils, butter, cocoa and vanilla, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high levels of fat (22 g), saturated fat (10 g), sugar (29 g) and calories (492 kcal) per 100 g, although it also provides 4 g of fiber and 6.6 g of protein. While the product is free from palm oil and contains organic ingredients, its ultra‑processed nature and high sugar and saturated‑fat content make it a treat rather than a nutritious staple.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal492 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, Choco Bisson exceeds the sugary‑snack average of 28.98 g, its fat content of 22 g is well above the average 17.65 g, while its salt level of 0.3 g is markedly lower than the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine d'épeautre* (_gluten_) (47 %) (Titicum spelta), sucre de canne roux*, huile de tournesol désodorisée*, huile de noix de coco*, _beurre_*, cacao* (3 %), amidon de mais*, sirop de blé*, poudres à lever : bicarbonates de sodium et d'ammonium, sel marin, arôme naturel de vanille*, issus de l'agriculture biologique,

84%

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