Why is Fourres cacao classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes foods made with refined ingredients and added substances such as leavening agents; Fourres cacao includes the additives E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) used as raising agents.

How might the high sugar and moderate salt content of Fourres cacao affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 31.1 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.77 g of salt, although lower than many snacks, still adds to sodium intake and can raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so consumption should be limited.

Is Fourres cacao suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?

No; the biscuit contains wheat flour (gluten) and skimmed milk powder (dairy), and it may contain egg traces, so it does not meet vegan or gluten-free requirements.

Biocoop • 300 g

Fourrés cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fourres cacao is an organic, fair-trade chocolate-filled biscuit that belongs to the Sugary snacks (pnns_groups) dietary family. It is rated Nutri-Score E and placed in NOVA 3, indicating a processed snack; per 100 g it supplies 31.1 g of sugar (above the category average), 0.77 g of salt (well below average), 4.8 g of saturated fat (lower than average) and 4.5 g of fiber (higher than average). Because it contains wheat flour, skimmed milk powder and egg traces, it is not suitable for vegans, gluten-intolerant or egg-allergic consumers, and its high sugar content warrants limited consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal454 kcal

Fat16.1 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates67.4 g

Sugars31.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Fourres cacao contains more sugar (31.1 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but less saturated fat (4.8 g vs 7.8 g), lower salt (0.77 g vs 1.98 g) and higher fiber (4.5 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Farine de grand épeautre (blé)* 26,5g (France), farine de blé T65* 26,5g (France), sucre de canne roux* 23g, chocolat noir* (pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*) 14,5g, huile de tournesol oléique*, poudre de cacao maigre* 2,4g, poudre de lait écrémé*, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, acidiﬁant : acide citrique, sel de mer, extrait de vanille*. Quantité mise en œuvre pour 100g de goûters fourrés cacao issus de l'agriculture biologique. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable peut contenir des traces d'œufs, de fruits à coque, de moutarde et de soja

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