Why is Fines gaufrettes saveur fraise & fraise des bois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, glycerol (E422), citric acid (E330), sodium citrates (E331), pectin (E440), and potassium carbonates, all of which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar content in these wafer biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes; the modest salt level (0.29 g) is low for hypertension concerns, but the overall high carbohydrate load still warrants caution for blood‑pressure management.

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

Yes; the ingredient list includes egg yolk powder and the allergen information flags eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this snack.

U • 160 g

Fines gaufrettes saveur fraise & fraise des bois, 160g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fines gaufrettes saveur fraise & fraise des bois are sweet, fruit‑flavored wafer biscuits marketed as a snack. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). At 36 g of sugars and 86 g of carbohydrates per 100 g they are significantly sweeter than the average sugary snack, while their fat (0.8 g), saturated fat (0.2 g) and salt (0.29 g) are well below typical levels, and the product contains added sugars, glycerol and several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates86 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat per 100 g), this wafer contains 36 g sugar and 86 g carbohydrates, well above the average, yet its fat, saturated fat and salt are markedly lower.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose, farine de BLE 36,8%, purée de fraises 23%, humectant : glycérol, purée de fraises des bois 1,1%, dextrose, jaune d'OEUFS en poudre, acidifiant : acide citrique, gélifiant : pectines, correcteur d'acidité: citrates de sodium, arôme naturel, concentré de carotte pourpre, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de potassium. traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de lait, de soja, et de moutarde

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