Why is Pancakes classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes foods that are formulated with added ingredients such as oils, sugars, salts or processing aids. This pancake mix includes the raising agents sodium carbonate (E500) and potassium tartrate (E336), which help it rise during cooking and place it in the processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pancake mix affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the mix is low‑sugar and suitable for most diabetic meal plans, but its 0.82 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be accounted for in a hypertension‑friendly diet, especially when paired with other salty foods.

Is the presence of oat bran and wheat starch a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Oat bran itself is naturally gluten‑free, but the product also contains wheat starch, which introduces gluten. Therefore, the mix is not safe for celiac disease or gluten‑sensitive individuals.

CEREAL BIO • 240 g

Pancakes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pancakes are a 240 g pack of organic, French‑made pancake mix classified in the cereals and potatoes group. It provides 161 kcal, 8.8 g protein and 5.2 g fiber per 100 g, earns a Nutri‑Score of B and falls in NOVA 3, while containing moderate fat (4.4 g) and salt (0.82 g). The formulation includes oat bran, skimmed milk powder and egg‑white powder, so it is not vegan and carries allergens for milk, egg, gluten, sesame, celery, mustard and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal161 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pancake range, this mix has far less sugar (2.5 g vs 9 g) and lower fat (4.4 g vs 6.94 g) while offering similar protein levels, making it a lower‑sugar, lower‑fat option.

Ingredients

Eau, son d'avoine 30,1%, lait écrémé en poudre*, blanc d'oeuf en poudre*, graines de lin brun* 1,3%, sésame toasté* 1,3%, graines de pavot bleu* 1,3%, sel marin, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium, tartrates de potassium), amidon de blé* Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise du céleri, des fruits à coque, de la moutarde et du soja.

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