Why is Rocher aux amandes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Rocher aux amandes is classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined ingredients such as added sugars, whole-milk and skimmed-milk powders, cocoa butter, and it relies on food-grade additives; the label lists soy lecithins (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier and ammonium carbonates (E503) as a raising agent.

How does the sugar content in Rocher aux amandes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product supplies 36 g of sugar per 100 g, providing a large share of the daily recommended limit, which can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for diabetic meal plans; its low salt level (0.14 g) does not pose a major issue for hypertension, but the high sugar remains the primary concern.

Is the almond content in Rocher aux amandes a concern for people with nut allergies, and are there any other potential allergens?

The biscuits contain almonds (28 % of the recipe) and hazelnuts, wheat flour (gluten), butter (milk), soy lecithins and may have traces of egg and other tree nuts, making them unsafe for individuals with nut, gluten or soy allergies.

Kambly • 80 g

Rocher aux amandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Rocher aux amandes is a crunchy almond stick biscuit coated in milk chocolate, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (36 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (14 g per 100 g) and the presence of additives such as soy lecithins (E322) and ammonium carbonates (E503). Despite these drawbacks, the product contains no artificial flavors, colors or palm oil and provides 4.4 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal570 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains about 36 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which is roughly 25 % higher than the average sugary snack’s sugar level and nearly double its saturated-fat level, while its energy (~ 570 kcal) also exceeds the category average, although its salt content (0.14 g) is far below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT 49% (sucre, BEURRE de cacao, LAIT en poudre entier, pate de cacao, LAIT en poudre écrémé, émulsifiant [lécithines (soja)], extrait de vanille), AMANDES 28%, sucre, farine de BLE, fécule de pomme de terre, BEURRE, huile de tournesol, poudre à lever (carbonates d'ammonium) sel, NOISETTES. peut contenir des traces de : OEUF, autres FRUITS A COQUES.

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