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

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined ingredients and a long list of industrial additives; the product includes palm oil, coconut oil, several leavening agents (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate), emulsifiers such as soy lecithin, acidity regulator citric acid, an anti‑caking agent (E223), and cream of tartar, all typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How do the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 31.1 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 10.7 g of saturated fat contributes to increased LDL cholesterol; together with a modest salt amount, the product may worsen blood‑pressure control for hypertensive individuals and is best consumed only occasionally.

Is Major (chocolate) suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the biscuit contains wheat flour (gluten), milk powder, soy lecithin and possibly palm oil, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (69.4 g) and sugar content make it incompatible with keto, while the presence of animal‑derived milk prevents it from being halal without certification.

Saïda • 180 g

Major ( chocolat )

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Major (chocolate) is a 180 g chocolate‑filled sweet biscuit marketed by Saïda, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (31.1 g), saturated fat (10.7 g) and modest fiber (2.6 g) per 100 g. While it offers a quick source of energy (476 kcal per 100 g) and contains cocoa for flavor, the product also includes several allergens (gluten, milk, soy, nuts, peanuts) and additives such as palm oil, various emulsifiers and acidity regulators.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal476 kcal

Fat19.1 g

Saturated Fat10.7 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Energetically and nutritionally, Major (chocolate) exceeds the typical sweet‑snack average with more sugar (31.1 g vs 28.98 g), higher fat (19.1 g vs 17.65 g), greater saturated fat (10.7 g vs 7.8 g) and more carbohydrates (69.4 g vs 59.61 g), while its salt content (0.35 g) is well below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, graisse végétale (palme, coprah), amidon de mais, cacao en poudre, lait en poudre, additifs alimentaires autorisés (agents de levée bicarbonate d'ammonium, bicarbonate de sodium, pyrophosphate acide de sodium, crème de tartre, émulsifiant (lecithine de soja) selon BPF), sel additif alimentaire autorisé (correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique) selon BPF), arôme identique nature (vanille, chocolat, noisette), additifs alimentaires autorisés (agents de traitement de la farine (E223)). Contient: blé, gluten, lait, soja, sulfite. Peut contenir: fruits à coques (amande, noisette), œufs, arachide (cacahuète).

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