Why is LOTUS DINOSAURUS Original Milk Chocolate biscuit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476), a raising agent (E500ii – sodium bicarbonate), and added flavorings, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this biscuit impact people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while its 0.56 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk ingredient in this biscuit a concern for individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes; the biscuit contains milk chocolate, whole milk powder, whey powder and lactose, so it is not safe for people allergic to milk proteins or those who are lactose intolerant.

Lotus • 450 g

LOTUS DINOSAURUS Original LOT x2 Chocolat au lait 450g (2x(4x3p))

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

LOTUS DINOSAURUS Original Milk Chocolate biscuits are sweet biscuit snacks belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting their ultra‑processed nature with high levels of sugars (31 g), fat (23 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g, although their salt content is only moderate (0.56 g). While they provide a quick source of energy, the high sugar and saturated fat, plus the presence of allergens such as wheat, milk, soy and eggs, make them unsuitable for health‑focused or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

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

Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains more sugar, fat, saturated fat and calories, but less salt.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 49%, chocolat au LAIT 22% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de LAIT entier 13%, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), graisse butyrique (LAIT), émulsifiants (lécithines (SOJA), E476), arôme vanille naturel), sucre, huiles végétales (palme*, colza, tournesol), OEUFS de poules élevées au sol, sel, levure en poudre, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), arôme naturel, protéines végétales (pois), dextrose, amidon de maïs, maltodextrine. *Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées

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