Why is this cracker classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 3 because it combines refined flours, added oils, cheese and multiple seed ingredients, which involve industrial processing steps, and it includes the only listed additive, E300 (ascorbic acid), used as a flour‑treatment agent.

How does the salt content of these crackers affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.78 g of salt per 100 g, the crackers contribute a significant portion of the recommended daily maximum (about 5 g), so regular consumption may raise blood pressure and should be limited for people with hypertension or those following a low‑sodium diet.

Is the presence of sesame seeds in this product a concern for people with sesame allergies?

Yes; sesame seeds are listed as a declared allergen, so the crackers are not safe for individuals allergic to sesame and should be avoided or replaced with a seed‑free alternative.

Belle France, Le Réflexe Bio • 200 g e

Crackers Emmental & graines

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

These Emmental cheese and pumpkin‑seed crackers are a French‑origin salty snack made from organic whole‑wheat flour, emmental cheese, pumpkin seeds, olive oil and a blend of seeds and grains. The product falls into the Salty snacks / Appetizers group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed formulation that is high in salt (1.78 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (5.5 g) but low in sugars (0.2 g) and rich in protein (19.8 g) and dietary fiber (11.3 g). It is certified organic, contains the additive E300 (ascorbic acid), and is packaged in a plastic sachet, which limits recyclability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates46.2 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty‑snack values, this cracker contains less sugar, fat, salt and calories, but considerably more protein, fiber and saturated fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ complet*, _fromage_ emmental* (_lait_) 12,4 %, graines courge* 9,4 %, huile d'olive vierge extra* , flocons d'_avoine_*, graines de tournesol*, graines de lin*, levure, _graines de sésame_*, farine de _blé_*, sel de mer, amidon de pomme de terre*, malt d'_orge_*, agent de traitement de la farine: E300, farine de malt de _blé_*. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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