Why is Bouchée Lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes refined sugar, vegetable fats derived from palm oil, emulsifiers such as soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin, and flavorings, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bouchée Lait affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The high sugar level (57 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the modest salt amount (0.2 g per 100 g) is low enough not to pose a major risk for hypertension but overall the product should be consumed sparingly.

Is the palm oil used in this product a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes, the formulation lists palm oil among its vegetable fats, and palm oil production is associated with deforestation and habitat loss, so its presence raises sustainability concerns despite the small quantity used.

Cote Dor • 25 g

Bouchée Lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bouchée Lait by Cote Dor is a milk chocolate bite filled with hazelnut and almond cream, sold in 25 g sachets in Belgium and France. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed; per 100 g it provides 535 kcal, 57 g sugars, 30 g fat (14 g saturated) and 0.2 g salt. While it offers 3.1 g fiber and nut content, the high added sugars, palm‑derived vegetable fats, soy lecithin and the presence of milk, nuts and soy allergens limit its suitability for health‑conscious or allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Bouchée Lait contains considerably more sugar and fat while its salt level is slightly lower than the category average.

Ingredients

sugar, whole milk powder, hazelnuts (8,6%), cocoa paste, vegetable fats (palmist, palm), almonds (6,7%), cocoa butter, whey powder (milk), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), aromas,

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Cote Dor • 25 g

Bouchée Lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Bouchée Lait contains considerably more sugar and fat while its salt level is slightly lower than the category average.

Ingredients

sugar, whole milk powder, hazelnuts (8,6%), cocoa paste, vegetable fats (palmist, palm), almonds (6,7%), cocoa butter, whey powder (milk), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin), aromas,

84%

35%

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