Why is Gouter aux ecorces confites classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, refined and unrefined sugars, colza oil, soy flour, and candied fruit peels, all of which undergo multiple industrial steps such as milling, heating, and drying; it also includes the additives E330 (citric acid) as an acidity regulator and E503 (ammonium carbonates) as a leavening agent, which are typical markers of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt level (0.03 g/100 g) is advantageous for hypertension; however, the high sugar outweighs the benefit of low sodium, so moderation is advised.

Is the presence of milk proteins in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes milk proteins, which trigger allergic reactions in dairy‑sensitive individuals; the product is therefore not safe for anyone with a milk allergy and should be avoided alongside other allergens such as soy, nuts, egg, gluten and sesame.

Gerblé • 360 g

Goûter aux écorces confites

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gouter aux ecorces confites is a French sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks family of biscuits and cakes. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), containing 20 g of sugars, 0.03 g of salt per 100 g, a modest fiber content of 6.1 g, and additives E330 (citric acid) and E503 (ammonium carbonates). While the snack is free from added colorings and palm oil and uses recyclable cardboard packaging, it includes multiple allergens (egg, gluten, milk, soy, nuts, sesame, lupin) and its high sugar level makes it less suitable for low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, this snack contains about 30% less sugar than the average sugary snack (28.98 g/100 g) and only 0.03 g of salt, far below the category average of 1.98 g/100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 62,5%, sucre non raffiné, huile de colza, farine de soja entière, écorces d'orange confites 5,3% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique), écorces de citron confites 5,3% (écorces de citron, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, acidifiant: acide citrique), fibres de chicorée: fructooligosaccharides, poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium, protéines de lait, arôme naturel de mandarine.

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