Why is Petit beurre pepites de chocolat classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 3 because the formula combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, chocolate chunks and several food-grade additives, namely citric acid (E330), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which are typical of industrially processed foods.

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

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its 0.94 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed frequently.

Is the wheat flour in Petit beurre pepites de chocolat a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and is therefore not safe for individuals who must avoid gluten.

Biocoop • 140 g

Petit beurre pépites de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre pepites de chocolat are organic, fair-trade chocolate-chip butter biscuits sold by Biocoop as sweet snacks. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as NOVA 3, providing 26 g of sugar, 10 g of saturated fat and 0.94 g of salt per 100 g while offering 5 g of fiber and containing no palm oil. The biscuits use French organic wheat flour, fair-trade dark-chocolate chunks and butter for flavor, but they also contain butter, skimmed milk powder, gluten and the additives E330, E500 and E503, making them unsuitable for vegans and for people with dairy or gluten sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal454 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and less salt (0.94 g vs 1.98 g) but its saturated fat of 10 g exceeds the typical 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 42g (France), sucre roux de canne* 18g, farine complète de blé* 15g (France), beurre* 14g (France), pépites de chocolat noir* 13g (sucre de canne*, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*), cacao maigre en poudre* 2,8g, poudre de lait écrémé*, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, sel marin, extrait de cacao*, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique

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