Why is Ovomaltine Petit beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit includes refined sugars, malt extract, emulsifiers, leavening agents and several flavors, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA 4. The listed additives are soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, diphosphate (E450i) as a raising agent, and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) also for leavening.

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

A portion provides 45.1 g of sugars, which can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and should be limited by diabetics. The 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is modest compared with many snacks, but regular consumption can still contribute to overall sodium intake and may influence blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Ovomaltine Petit beurre a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes hazelnuts (NOISETTES) and the product is flagged for nut traces, so it is not safe for anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergy.

Ovomaltine • 145g

Ovomaltine Petit beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Ovomaltine Petit beurre is a Swiss‑made milk‑chocolate biscuit belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits‑and‑cakes family. Each 100 g portion delivers 509 kcal, 24.2 g of fat (15.7 g saturated), 45.1 g of sugars, 0.6 g of salt, 7 g of protein and 1.8 g of fiber, together with added vitamins A, E, C and B‑complex. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains three food‑type additives (E322, E450i, E500ii) and lists allergens for gluten, milk, nuts and soybeans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat24.2 g

Saturated Fat15.7 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars45.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, Ovomaltine Petit beurre contains substantially more sugar (45.1 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (24.2 g vs 17.65 g) as well as double the saturated fat (15.7 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.6 g) is below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

52% chocolat au lait [sucre, beurre de cacao, 16% poudre pour boisson à base de malt Ovomaltine (extrait de malt d'ORGE, LAIT écrémé condensé, sérum de LAIT condensé, cacao en poudre fortement dégraissé, sucre, fructose, sels minéraux (carbonate de magnésium, orthophosphate dicalcique), huile de colza, vitamines A, E, C, thiamine, riboflavine, niacine, B6, acide folique, B12, biotine, acide pantothénique), sel de cuisine, arôme vanilline), LAIT entier en poudre, cacao en pâte, LAIT écrémé en poudre, NOISETTES, émulsifiant lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel], farine de BLÉ, sucre, graisses végétales (palm, coco), amidon de maïs, LAIT écrémé en poudre, 1.2% graisse de BEURRE, cacao en poudre fortement dégraissé, sirop de sucre inverti, maltodextrine, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium, diphosphate disodique), sel de cuisine, émulsifiant lécithine de SOJA, 0.2% BEURRE, NOISETTES, sérum de LAIT en poudre, arôme vanilline.

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