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, gelatin and flavourings, and includes an emulsifier (lecithin) and added sugars, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Petit ourson guimauve affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g, the sweetener can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, and while it contains little salt, the overall sugar load is not advisable for hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk present in the chocolate coating a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes; the chocolate coating contains French whole‑milk powder and whey powder, and the product is flagged for a milk allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

CEMOI • 100 g

Petit ourson guimauve

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Product Insights

Petit ourson guimauve is a 100 g pack of small bear‑shaped marshmallows coated in milk chocolate, produced by CEMOI. Per 100 g it supplies about 400 kcal, 10 g of fat (6.1 g saturated), 58 g of sugars and 4.1 g of protein, making it high in sugar and saturated fat but providing modest protein and a moderate fat level. It is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4), contains milk allergens, gelatin and an emulsifier (lecithin), and therefore is unsuitable for vegan diets and should be consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal400 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average chocolate‑coated marshmallows, this product has higher sugar (58 g vs 53.4 g) and calorie content (≈400 kcal vs 373 kcal), slightly lower total and saturated fat, and delivers more protein than typical.

Ingredients

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

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Cémoi

204 g