Why is CHOCO CHIP COOKIES classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined starches, palm oil, multiple additives and emulsifiers that are typical of industrially formulated foods. It contains the food additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate), E503/E503ii (ammonium bicarbonate), as well as emulsifier blends and flavorings.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or cardiovascular diet?

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, the cookie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management. The 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular risk; therefore, consumption should be limited in these diets.

Is the soy flour in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy flour is listed among the ingredients and soy is identified as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Schär • 200 g

CHOCO CHIP COOKIES - Biscuits aux pépites de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

CHOCO CHIP COOKIES are gluten-free chocolate chip biscuits classified in the Sugary snacks group of the French PNNS. They deliver 490 kcal per 100 g, with 21 g of sugars, 28 g of total fat (15 g saturated), 0.55 g of salt, only 2.8 g of fiber and 4.3 g of protein, resulting in a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. The formulation contains soy flour (an allergen), palm oil, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin) and several food additives (E322, E500, E503), while its cocoa ingredients are certified by Rainforest Alliance and its packaging carries FSC labels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet-snack biscuit (28.9 g sugars, 17.7 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat and 2.0 g salt per 100 g), this cookie has lower sugars and salt but markedly higher total and saturated fat.

Ingredients

maize starch/starch, palm oil/oil, maize flour/flour, chocolate chips 12% (sugar/sugar, cocoa mass*/ cocoa mass*, cocoa butter*, emulsifier/emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, natural flavouring), sugar/sugar, maltodextrin, soy flour/flour, coconut flakes/coconut flakes, modified tapioca starch/starch, baking powder/leavening agent: ammonium bicarbonate/ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate/sodium hydrogen carbonate, salt, natural flavouring,

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