Why is Flips goût fromage classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined cornmeal, sunflower oil and dairy powders, and it includes multiple manufactured flavour enhancers and salts such as monosodium glutamate (E621), potassium chloride (E508), disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631), which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high fat and salt content in Flips goût fromage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 29 g of fat and 4 g of saturated fat raise overall calorie intake and may impact blood‑lipid levels, while 2.64 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to sodium intake, which can aggravate hypertension; the 4.6 g of sugars also add to carbohydrate load, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control.

Is Flips goût fromage suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

No; the product contains whey powder, whole milk powder and cheese powder, so it is not vegan, and it lists gluten among the allergens, so it is not gluten‑free. Its high carbohydrate (58.5 g) content disqualifies it from keto, and without specific halal certification the presence of dairy and possible non‑halal additives makes it unsuitable for a halal diet.

Snack Day • 125g

Flips goût fromage

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Flips goût fromage are cheese‑flavoured corn‑based crackers marketed as a salty snack, classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation that includes several flavour enhancers (E621, E508, E627, E631) and dairy‑derived ingredients such as whey and milk powder. Nutritionally, the snack provides 529 kcal per 100 g with high fat (29 g) and saturated fat (4 g) and a notable amount of fibre (3.6 g), but its salt (2.64 g) and sugars (4.6 g) are relatively high for a snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal529 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates58.5 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack, it has roughly five times the fat, double the saturated fat, more than a gram higher sugar, about three times the calories, but provides more fibre and comparable protein while its salt is slightly below average.

Ingredients

61% cornmeal, 28% sunflower oil, whey powder (milk), flavour enhancers: monosodium glutamate, potassium chloride, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, salt, natural aroma, modified starch (waxy corn), whole milk powder, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (colza, corn), 0,2% cheese powder (milk), spices

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