Why is L'authentique petit ourson guimauve classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains added sugars, a glucose‑fructose syrup, emulsifiers and flavorings that are typical of industrial processing; its listed additives are E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant) and E428 (gelatin).

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

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.1 g) is not a concern for hypertension but does not offset the risks associated with its sugar load.

Based on its ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains milk and gelatin, which disqualify it from vegan and most halal diets, it provides 53 g of sugars making it unsuitable for keto, and traces of gluten are reported, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Cémoi • 250g

L'authentique petit ourson guimauve

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

L'authentique petit ourson guimauve is a chocolate‑coated marshmallow bear produced by Cemoi, classified in the sugary‑snacks and sweets group of the PNNS. Per 100 g it delivers 366 kcal, 9.4 g fat (5.8 g saturated), 53 g sugars, 4.1 g protein and only 0.1 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed rating. It contains milk, gelatin and additives such as E322 (sunflower lecithin) and E428, and despite its high sugar load it earns an Eco‑Score of B, indicating a relatively favorable environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal366 kcal

Fat9.4 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sweet snacks, this product has slightly lower sugar (53 g vs 53.44 g), lower fat (9.4 g vs 10.52 g), lower saturated fat (5.8 g vs 6.99 g) and considerably lower salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

BONBONS DE CHOCOLAT GUIMAUVES ENROBEES (30%) DE CHOCOLAT AU LAIT FR GUIMAUVES ENROBEES (30%) DE CHOCOLAT AU LAIT Ingredients Sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao poudre de lait entier 4.2%, pate de cacao, gélatine, lactoserum en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, arômes.

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