Why is Pépito chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil and milk powders, and it includes several food‑technology ingredients such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin and E476), raising agents (ammonium carbonates E503 and sodium carbonates E500), and an acidity regulator (calcium phosphates E341), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.65 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake but is moderate; however, combined with high saturated fat it is not recommended for hypertension management.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes; the formulation contains whey powder, skimmed milk powder and butter, providing both lactose and milk proteins, so it should be avoided by anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, and it also contains gluten, which is a further restriction for those with gluten sensitivity.

Lu, Mondelez, Pépito • 192 g

Pépito chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pépito chocolat au lait are milk‑chocolate covered biscuits marketed as sweet snack biscuits. They belong to the sugary snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting high levels of sugar (29 g), fat (21 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g. While they provide modest fiber (3 g) and protein (6.1 g), the product also contains gluten, milk and soy allergens and includes several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack biscuit, this product contains slightly more sugar (29 g vs 28.94 g), significantly more fat (21 g vs 17.66 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7.79 g), lower salt (0.65 g vs 2.01 g), and higher energy (487 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 51 %, sucre, graisses végétales (palme, karité en proportion variable), pâte de cacao, lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT), LAIT écrémé en poudre, BEURRE pâtissier, noix de coco, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium), sel, émulsifiants (lécithines de SOJA, E476), lactose (de LAIT), correcteur d'acidité (phosphates de calcium), arômes. PEUT CONTENIR FRUITS À COQUE.

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