Why is Choco Biscuits classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because its ingredient list includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil, cocoa butter, and several food-industry additives such as raising agents (ammonium carbonate, sodium carbonate, diphosphates), emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476), and an acidity regulator (citric acid), which all place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Choco Biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 41 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetics, while the 0.68 g of salt, although lower than the average for sweet snacks, still contributes to sodium intake and may not be ideal for those managing hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in Choco Biscuits a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes; wheat flour is the main ingredient and contains gluten, so the product is not safe for anyone avoiding gluten.

Milka • 150 g

Choco Biscuits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Biscuits are chocolate-covered sweet snacks that belong to the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" PNNS groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting a formulation high in sugar (41 g/100 g), saturated fat (12 g/100 g) and several additives, including raising agents, emulsifiers and palm oil, as well as gluten, milk and soy allergens. While they provide quick energy and a modest amount of dietary fiber (2.3 g/100 g), their high energy density (about 488 kcal/100 g) and the presence of palm oil linked to threatened species make them a less nutritious choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal488 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Choco Biscuits contain considerably more sugar (41 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), while their salt level (0.68 g) is below the typical 1.98 g, and their energy (about 488 kcal) exceeds the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, Sucre, Beurre de cacao, Huile de palme, -, Poudre de lactosérum (Du lait), Pâte de cacao, Matière grasse de lait, Agents de levage (Carbonates d'ammonium, Carbonates de sodium, Diphosphates), Émulsifiants (Lécithines de soja, Et e 476), Sel, Arôm?, Régulateur d'acidité (Acide citrique)

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