Why is LOTUS Dinosaurus Original Milk Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 label because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, milk powders, emulsifiers, flavorings and other processed ingredients rather than whole foods; the declared additives include soy lecithin (E322), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476) and sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii).

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 31 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g raises LDL cholesterol and may increase cardiovascular risk; although the salt content (0.56 g/100 g) is below the average for the category, the combined high sugar and fat still pose challenges for hypertensive or heart‑healthy diets.

Is the milk chocolate coating in this product a concern for individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes; the milk chocolate contains whole‑milk powder, milk fat and whey powder, all of which provide dairy proteins and lactose, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid this biscuit. It also contains soy, wheat and egg allergens.

Lotus • 225 g

LOTUS DINOSAURUS Original Chocolat lait 225g (4x3p)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

LOTUS Dinosaurus Original Milk Chocolate biscuits are short‑bread style cookies coated in milk chocolate, sold in a 225 g pack (four 3‑pack units) in French supermarkets. They fall under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating because they contain 31 g of sugar, 12 g of saturated fat, 0.56 g of salt per 100 g, and multiple food‑grade additives (E322, E476, E500/E500ii), making them an energy‑dense, ultra‑processed snack. The product is labelled vegetarian, lists milk, gluten, egg and soy as allergens, uses sustainably sourced palm oil, and is packaged in a mix of plastic and cardboard, which currently limits full recyclability.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal504 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar (31 g/100 g) and saturated‑fat (12 g/100 g) contents both exceed the average values for sugary snacks (28.98 g sugar, 7.8 g saturated fat), while its salt level (0.56 g/100 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 49%, chocolat au LAIT 22% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de LAIT entier 13%, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), matière grasse du LAIT, émulsifiants (lécithines (SOJA), E476), arôme vanille naturel), sucre, huiles végétales (palme*, colza), sel, levure en poudre, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), arôme naturel, protéine végétale (pois), dextrose, amidon de maïs, maltodextrine. *Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées

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