Why is Choco Donut classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The donut is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes refined ingredients and three food additives: E322 (lecithin) as an emulsifier, E422 (glycerin) as a stabiliser, and E503 (ammonium carbonate) as a raising agent. These additives are typical of industrially manufactured pastries.

How does the sugar and salt content in Choco Donut affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the donut can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The 0.34 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low for a snack, but regular consumption could still contribute to elevated blood pressure for people with hypertension.

Is the milk chocolate in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes. The milk chocolate layer contains both whole‑milk powder and skimmed‑milk powder, providing lactose that can trigger symptoms in individuals who are lactose intolerant.

St Michel • 180 g

Choco Donut

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Donut is a sugary snack that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & Cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4), with high sugar (31 g) and fat (25 g) levels per 100 g, while salt is moderate at 0.34 g. The donut contains wheat flour, rapeseed oil, milk chocolate, egg white and several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, soy), but it is free from preservatives, palm oil and includes a modest amount of fiber and protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal452 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this Choco Donut contains more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (25 g vs 17.65 g), but less saturated fat (4.5 g vs 7.8 g) and much lower salt (0.34 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl 20 %, Rapsöl, Zucker, Hühnerei-Eiweiß 15 %, Milchschokolade 12 % (Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja), natürliches Vanillearoma), Stabilisator: Glycerin, Magermilchpulver, Invertzuckersirup, natürliches Aroma (Milch), Backtriebmittel: Ammoniumcarbonate, Salz. Kann enthalten: Schalenfrüchte, Sesamsamen.

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