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

The product combines refined glucose‑fructose syrup, milk chocolate and gelatin, all of which are typical of highly manufactured foods; it also includes the emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322) and the gelling agent gelatin (E428) as declared additives.

How does the high sugar content of this marshmallow snack affect a diabetic or sugar‑restricted diet?

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g – well above the category average – the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or trying to limit sugar intake.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the formulation contains whole milk powder, whey powder and milk chocolate, so it delivers lactose and milk proteins, which can trigger reactions in lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic individuals.

Cémoi • 204 g

Petit ourson guimauve

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cémoi’s Petit ourson guimauve are small bear‑shaped marshmallows coated in milk chocolate, sold in a 204 g pack. They belong to the Sugary snacks / Sweets family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with 58 g of sugars and 5.8 g saturated fat per 100 g, while salt is low at 0.08 g. The snack provides modest protein (4.1 g) and no fiber, but the high added‑sugar estimate (≈70 g/100 g) and the presence of milk, gelatin and emulsifier E322 make it unsuitable for vegans and for those limiting sugar or with milk allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat9.4 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑coated marshmallow snack, this product contains more sugar (58 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) and slightly less fat and saturated fat, while its salt is markedly lower.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose, chocolat au lait (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre 4,2%, pâte de cacao, lactosérum en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), eau, gélatine, arôme.

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CEMOI

170 g