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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation includes refined flour, added sugars, multiple dairy ingredients and a raising agent that uses the food‑grade additives E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates), which are typical of highly industrialized foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑health diet?

With 29 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, so they should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes, hypertension or heart disease.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

No; the biscuits contain milk powder and butter, which make them non‑vegan, and wheat flour provides gluten, so they are not gluten‑free. Their sugar level (29 g/100 g) also exceeds the limits of low‑sugar diets.

Biocoop • 160 g

Biscuits nappés au chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These milk‑chocolate‑coated biscuits belong to the sugary snacks family and carry a Nutri‑Score of E with a NOVA 4 classification, indicating they are ultra‑processed. While they provide 9.5 g of protein per 100 g and are certified organic and fair‑trade, they are also high in sugar (29 g), fat (22 g) and saturated fat (14 g), with added salt (0.75 g) and contain the additives E500 and E503. Allergens include gluten and milk, making the product unsuitable for people with those sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains slightly more sugar, significantly more fat and saturated fat, lower salt, and higher protein than typical category values.

Ingredients

farine de blé T65 49,5%, chocolat au lait 25% (sucre de canne, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, pâte de cacao, extrait de vanille) beurre 14%, sucre de canne roux 13,5%, poudre de lait écrémé, sirop d'orge malté, noix de coco, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, sel marin, arôme naturel de vanille.

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