Why is Biscuits Sablés Saveur Choco-Noisette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugar, wheat flour, palm fat and oil, hazelnut paste, and other industrial ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It lists three food‑grade additives: E322 (soy lecithin emulsifier), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate) used in the leavening powder.

How does the high sugar content in this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 39 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and the total carbohydrate load may contribute to weight gain, which can worsen hypertension; consequently, they should be consumed only occasionally and in very small portions.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes hazelnut paste (6.1 % by weight) and the product is flagged for nut allergens, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid these biscuits.

Les Malins Plaisirs • 225 g

Biscuits Sablés Saveur Choco-Noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Sablés Saveur Choco-Noisette are shortbread-style sweet snack biscuits marketed in France, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation with high levels of sugar (39 g) and fat (24 g) per 100 g, while their salt content is relatively modest at 0.46 g. The biscuits provide 3.9 g of fiber, are certified Rainforest Alliance, and contain allergens including gluten, tree nuts (hazelnut) and soy, making them unsuitable for those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat9.6 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains markedly more sugar (39 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (24 g vs 17.65 g), slightly higher saturated fat, but its salt level is well below the category average and it offers a bit more fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de blé 33%, graisse et huile de palme, pâte de noisettes 6,1%, cacao maigre en poudre 6,1%, lait écrémé en poudre poudres à lever: (carbonates de sodium, acide citrique), émulsifiant: lecithines (soja), arôme, sel Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque, de graines de sésame et d'œufs. Certifie Rainforest Alliance

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