Why is Céréal sans sucres (Chocolat Saveur Noisette) classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit uses refined wheat flour, added maltitol sweetener, refined oil, emulsifiers and raising agents, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 rating; the only listed additives are E322 (lecithin) as an emulsifier and E503 (ammonium carbonates) as a leavening agent.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid blood‑glucose rise, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.4 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the hazelnut flavoring used in this biscuit a risk for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list includes natural hazelnut flavor and the label flags nuts as potential allergens, so individuals allergic to hazelnuts or other tree nuts should avoid this biscuit.

Céréal

Biscuits sans sucres chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This is a sweet biscuit/snack from the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups, marketed as a sugar‑free (no added sugar) chocolate‑hazelnut flavor. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing additives E322 (lecithin) and E503 (ammonium carbonates) and traces of gluten, nuts, soy, lupin and sesame, which are concerns for allergen‑sensitive consumers. Nutritionally, per 100 g it provides 433 kcal, 17 g fat (only 2 g saturated), 22 g sugars, 0.4 g salt and 3.7 g fiber, delivering lower saturated fat, salt and higher fiber than typical biscuit averages, but the sugar and energy levels remain relatively high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this product contains less sugar, significantly less saturated fat and salt, and slightly less total fat, while delivering a comparable calorie count.

Ingredients

TARWEbloem 52,4%, zoetstof: maltitolen, koolzaadolie, TARWEzetmeel, stukjes chocolade met maltitol 5,3% (cacaomassa^1, zoetstof: maltitolen, cacaoboter^1, emulgator: lecithinen), TARWEvezels, natuurlijk aroma (hazelnootsmaak), magere cacaopoeder^1, zeezout, emulgator: lecithinen, rijsmiddel: ammoniumcarbonaten, ^1Rainforest Alliance gecertificeerd. Lees meer op ra.org. Kan sporen van melk, eieren, noten (amandelen, hazelnoten, walnoten), soja, lupine en sesamzaad bevatten.

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