Why is Biscuits petit‑dejeuner classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier E322 (soy‑derived), raising agents E503 and E450, palm oil, and added flavours, which move it beyond minimally processed categories.

How does the sugar and salt content in Biscuits petit‑dejeuner affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar and 21.35 g of added sugars per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.62 g of salt (moderate level) may contribute to elevated blood pressure for those on a low‑sodium regimen.

Is the palm oil used in this biscuit a concern for sustainability and deforestation?

Yes, the inclusion of palm oil adds a sustainability risk because its production is linked to habitat loss and threatened species, which is reflected in the product’s Eco‑score adjustments for palm‑oil content.

Boni • 400 g

Biscuits petit-dejeuner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits petit‑dejeuner are sweet breakfast biscuits classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are marked as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of several additives such as emulsifier E322, raising agents E503 and E450, as well as palm oil, which also raises sustainability concerns. While they provide 5.5 g of fibre, 7 g of protein and whole‑grain cereals, they are high in sugar (26 g), added sugars (21.35 g), saturated fat (8.5 g) and contain gluten, milk and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar and salt but more total fat, saturated fat, and offers higher fibre and protein than typical products.

Ingredients

57 % céréales (farine de _blé_, son de _blé_, farine de _seigle_), sucre, huiles végétales (palme, tournesol), 12,5 % pépites de chocolat [sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant (E322, contient du _soja_), arôme naturel (vanille)], amidon de _blé_, poudres à lever E503, E450), 0,7 % _lait_ entier en poudre (, 5,5 % lait entier), sirop de sucre inverti, arôme, émulsifiant (E322, contient du _blé_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre (contient du _lait_),

84%

35%

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