Why is Grandino aux gros eclats de chocolat et noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil and UTZ‑certified cocoa, and it includes several food‑grade additives, E160 (caramel colour), E322 (soy lecithin), E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), which together meet the criteria for a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed classification.

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

With 32.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 1.1 g of salt, although below the snack average, still contributes to overall sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed frequently.

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

Yes, the product contains caramelized hazelnuts (9 % of the formulation) and lists nuts among its allergen warnings, so individuals with hazelnut or other tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

Sondey • 184 g

Grandino aux gros eclats de chocolat et noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Grandino aux gros eclats de chocolat et noisettes is a chocolate‑and‑hazelnut cookie classified in the Sugary snacks group and sold in a 184 g packet. It delivers 507 kcal per 100 g, with a high sugar level of 32.2 g, saturated fat of 11.5 g, modest salt at 1.1 g, and 3.8 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 rating for ultra‑processed foods that contain additives such as E160, E322, E450, E500 and E503. While it offers some dietary fiber and uses UTZ‑certified cocoa, the product is calorie‑dense, high in sugar and saturated fat, includes palm oil, and lists allergens including gluten, milk, eggs, soy and hazelnuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal507 kcal

Fat26.9 g

Saturated Fat11.5 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars32.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this cookie contains markedly more sugar (32.2 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (26.9 g vs 17.65 g) while its salt content is lower than the typical 1.98 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Biscuits avec éclats de chocolat et noisettes caramélisées. Ingrédients farine de blé, 24,8 % chocolat (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja); arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, huile de palme, 9 % noisettes caramélisées (noisettes, sucre, sirop de glucose, miel), amidon de blé, blanc d'oeuf*, poudres à lever: diphosphates, carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium ; lait en poudre entier, sel, émulsifiant: lécithines (contient blé) ; caramel (sucre, eau), arôme, colorant : caroténoïdes. *Issu de poules élevées en plein air. Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque.

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