Why is Gaufrettes fourrées saveur vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 products contain industrial formulations with added sugars, refined oils, emulsifiers and other processing aids; this wafer lists four additives: E150a (caramel colour), E300 (ascorbic acid, a flour‑treatment agent), E322 (soy lecithin as an emulsifier) and E500 (sodium carbonates as a raising agent).

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

With 29 g of sugars per 100 g, the wafer provides a high glycemic load that can spike blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.36 g of salt is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it only occasionally and in small portions.

Is the egg yolk powder in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes egg yolk powder, which is a recognized egg allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

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Gaufrettes fourrées saveur vanille paquet de 110g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufrettes fourrées saveur vanille are vanilla‑flavoured filled wafer biscuits sold in 110 g packs and belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. Per 100 g they deliver 561 kcal, 38 g of fat (22 g saturated), 29 g of sugars, 0.36 g of salt, 3.8 g of protein and only 0.6 g of fiber, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification that marks them as ultra‑processed. The formulation includes RSPO‑certified sustainable palm oil but also contains several allergens (eggs, milk, soy, gluten) and four listed additives (E150a caramel colour, E300 ascorbic acid, E322 soy lecithin and E500 sodium carbonates).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal561 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this wafer contains roughly double the fat (38 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (22 g vs 7.8 g), a similar amount of sugar (29 g vs 28.9 g), much less salt (0.36 g vs 1.98 g), higher calories (561 kcal vs 418 kcal) and provides less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Huiles de palme et de coprah, farine de BLE 31%, sucre, dextrose, LACTOSERUM en poudre, arôme naturel de vanille, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA, jaune d'OEUF en poudre, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, colorant : caramel ordinaire, agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique. traces éventuelles de fruits à coque

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