Why is Gaufres fourrage au miel – BIO classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as wheat‑glucose‑fructose syrup, palm‑derived vegetable fat, added sugars and honey, and it undergoes multiple industrial steps; the label lists three additives – lecithins (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier and sodium carbonate (E500) as a raising agent.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in these honey‑filled waffles affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

The 36 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the product unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 9 g of saturated fat and 0.58 g of salt contribute to cardiovascular risk, which is a concern for people managing hypertension.

Is the palm oil used in these waffles problematic for sustainability and health?

Palm oil is sourced from tropical plantations and is linked to deforestation, so its use raises environmental concerns; nutritionally it adds saturated fat, which increases the product’s saturated‑fat content and may affect heart‑health recommendations.

Chabrior • 175 g

Gaufres fourrage au miel - BIO

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufres fourrage au miel – BIO are honey‑filled organic waffles sold as a sweet snack and belong to the Sugary snacks (biscuits and cakes) family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting a high sugar level of 36 g per 100 g, saturated fat of 9 g, moderate salt (0.58 g) and modest fiber (2.3 g), which together outweigh the benefits of organic ingredients. The product contains allergens such as gluten, eggs, milk, soy and traces of hazelnuts, and its packaging combines a PET tray, polypropylene film and cardboard, resulting in an overall Eco‑Score of A.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal463 kcal

Fat19.7 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates65.5 g

Sugars36.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, these honey‑filled waffles contain about 25 % more sugar (36 g vs 29 g per 100 g), higher saturated‑fat (9 g vs 7.8 g) while their salt content (0.58 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose de blé*, graisse végétale de palme", farine de blé d'épeautre *14%, farine de blé* 14%, sirop de glucose de blé" (épeautre), sucre de canne*, miel* 3,6%, farine de soja“, son de blé* 1,1%, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, émulsifiant : lécithines de soja*, sel marin, cannelle* * Issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles : œufs, lait et fruits à coque (noisettes).

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