Why is 4 High Protein Maple Pancakes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pancakes contain several industrial ingredients such as glycerol (E422) as a humectant, and raising agents E450, sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), which together with the refined wheat flours, processed egg products and added flavourings place the product in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 6.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the pancakes provide moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should count them within their daily carb allowance; the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low for processed breakfast items but may still contribute to overall sodium intake, requiring caution for those managing hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the formulation lists multiple wheat‑derived ingredients (wheat flour, wheat protein, wheat fibre) that contain gluten, making the product unsuitable for consumers with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity.

M&S • 280g

4 High Protein Maple Pancakes

Crepes And Galettes

Product Insights

4 High Protein Maple Pancakes are a cereal‑based breakfast item belonging to the Cereal and Potato PNNS group. They deliver 11.9 g of protein per 100 g and have lower sugar, fat and saturated fat than the average pancake, but they contain 0.8 g of salt and 6.1 g of sugars and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of B, includes three food additives (E422, E450, E500/E500ii) and is unsuitable for vegans because it contains egg and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal139 kcal

Energy588 kJ

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pancake, this product has less sugar (6.1 g vs 8.7 g), less fat (5.3 g vs 7.7 g), and far lower salt (0.8 g vs 28.8 g) while delivering slightly more protein (11.9 g vs 11.7 g).

Ingredients

Water, _Wheatflour_ contains _Gluten_ (with _Wheatflour_, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Wholemeal _Wheatflour_ (contains _Gluten_), Banana Purée (14%), Pasteurised _Egg_, Humectant (Glycerol), Rapeseed Oil, _Wheat_ Protein (contains _Gluten_), Dried Whole _Milk_, Dried Fermented _Wheatflour_ (contains _Gluten_), Dried _Egg_ White, Raising Agents (E450, Sodium Bicarbonate), _Wheat_ Fibre (contains _Gluten_), Maple Syrup, Flavouring, Rowanberry Extract, Ground Cinnamon, Tapioca Starch, Vitamin D Yeast.

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