Why is Petit Déjeuner Moelleux Coeur Gourmand Fraise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined cereals, added sugars, multiple texture‑modifying agents and several food‑grade additives. The label lists additives such as polydextrose (E1200), maltitol (E965), glycerol (E422), citric acid (E330), sodium citrates (E331), soy lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500) and its acidic form (E500ii), pectin (E440) and other unspecified additives (E14xx).

How does the sugar and salt content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause noticeable blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a frequent choice for people managing diabetes. The 0.62 g of salt contributes about 10 % of the recommended daily sodium limit, so regular consumption may add to hypertension risk, and moderation is advised.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The biscuit contains wheat flour and wheat gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity and should be avoided by those following a gluten‑free diet.

Mondelēz, belVita • 250 g

Petit Déjeuner Moelleux Coeur Gourmand Fraise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit Déjeuner Moelleux Coeur Gourmand Fraise is a sweet breakfast biscuit from Mondelēz's BelVita range, classified in the Sugary Snacks and Biscuits & Cakes groups. Compared with typical sweet snack biscuits, it delivers a relatively low amount of fat (10 g), saturated fat (0.9 g) and salt (0.62 g) per 100 g, and it is rich in dietary fiber (9.2 g), but it still contains 18 g of sugars and includes gluten and soy allergens. The product is rated Nutri‑Score C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation with several food additives such as polydextrose, maltitol, glycerol and various acidity regulators.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal364 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack biscuit, this biscuit has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calorie levels while providing markedly higher fiber, although its protein content is slightly below average.

Ingredients

Céréales 41,1 % [farine de blé 22,1 %, céréales complètes 1 6,6 % (sarrasin complet concassé 13 %, farine complète de blé 0,9 %, farine complète d'orge 0,9 %, farine complète d'épeautre (blé) 0,9 %, flocons d'avoine 0,9 %), farine de riz 2,3 %, farine de blé malté 0,1 %, sucre, huile de colza, humectant (glycérol), agents de charge (polydextrose, amidon de blé, maltitol), amidon modifié, inuline, sirop de glucose-fructose, isomaltulose, purée de fraise concentrée 1,3 % (équivalent fraise 5,1 %), amidon de maïs, sel, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, acide malique, citrates de sodium), minéraux (oxyde de magnésium, fer élémentaire), arômes, gluten de blé, dextrose, jus de carotte noire concentrée, gélifiant (pectine), vitamines [vitamine B6, folacine (B9)].

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