Why is Barquettes chocolat noisettes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it combines refined ingredients such as sugar, wheat flour and vegetable oil with industrial additives, including the emulsifiers E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides) and soy lecithin, the leavening agents diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500), and citric acid (E330) used as an acidifier.

How does the high sugar content in Barquettes chocolat noisettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With roughly 47 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, and while its salt level is low, the excessive sugar outweighs any benefit for a hypertensive diet, so it should be limited or avoided by those groups.

Based on its ingredient list, is Barquettes chocolat noisettes suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No, the product contains eggs, milk powder, wheat flour (gluten), soy lecithin and hazelnut paste, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not dairy‑free, and it also poses a risk for nut and soy allergies.

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Barquettes chocolat noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barquettes chocolat noisettes are chocolate-coated hazelnut biscuits sold in a convenient bar format, classified in the sugary snacks group (PNNS: Sugary snacks). The product receives a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with a high total sugar content of roughly 47 g per 100 g, a high overall fat level, while its saturated fat (2.7 g) and salt (0.3 g) are relatively low. Its appealing cocoa-hazelnut flavor masks the presence of common allergens such as gluten, eggs, milk, soy and nuts, and the high sugar load limits its nutritional value for health-conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal483 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

With about 47 g of sugar per 100 g, far above the sweet-snack average of 28.98 g, this bar also has a high overall fat level, but its saturated fat (2.7 g) and salt (0.3 g) are both well below the category averages of 7.8 g and 1.98 g respectively.

Ingredients

Sucre, 19,9% farine de blé, huile de colza, 13,7% œufs, 13,2% chocolat en poudre (sucre, cacao en poudre*), 5,9% pâte de noisettes, 4,7% lait écrémé en poudre (équivalent 49,3% lait écrémé), sirop de glucose-fructose, émulsifiants (E471, lécithines de soja), poudre à lever (diphosphates, carbonates de sodium), sel, acidifiant (acide citrique), amidon de blé, arômes, levure sèche. Peut contenir autres fruits à coque.

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