Why is Pain d'épices au miel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

The product contains refined glucose‑fructose syrup, added honey, multiple leavening agents and a preservative, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the label lists three additives: E200 (sorbic acid), E450 (diphosphates) and E500 (sodium carbonates).

How do the high sugar and moderate salt levels in this honey gingerbread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 39 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not recommended for diabetic diets, while its 0.71 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but remains lower than many salty snacks, so it should be consumed sparingly by those with hypertension.

Is this product suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No. The formulation includes honey, which is an animal product, making it unsuitable for vegans, and rye flour provides gluten, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free; it also notes possible traces of nuts and milk.

U • 350 g

Pain d'épices au miel paquet de 350g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The honey gingerbread is a sweet snack belonging to the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups, offered in a 350 g plastic packet. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added glucose‑fructose syrup, leavening agents and preservatives (E200, E450, E500). While it provides very low fat (0.8 g) and some dietary fiber (3.7 g), it is high in sugars (39 g per 100 g) and contains gluten, honey, and possible traces of nuts and milk, which may be concerns for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal294 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this honey gingerbread contains far more sugar (39 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), far less fat (0.8 g vs 17.65 g), and about one‑third the salt (0.71 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de SEIGLE 39%, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau, miel 11%, farine de BLE MALTEE, sirop de sucre caramelise (sucre, eau), poudres a lever: carbonates de sodium et diphosphates, sucre, sel, huile de colza, conservateur : acide sorbique, melange d'epices (dont cannelle 0.04%) traces eventuelles de fruits a coque et de lait

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