Why is Le Moelleux Original classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple processing aids and preservatives, which places it in the ultra-processed category; its additives include sorbitol (E420), sodium carbonates (E500), diphosphates (E450), a vegetable-derived emulsifier (E471), potassium sorbate (E202), citric acid (E330) and carotenoid colour (E160) among others.

How does the sugar and salt content in Le Moelleux Original affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its 0.93 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour that provides gluten, and it is clearly listed as an allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Ker Cadélac • 575 g

Le Moelleux Original

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le Moelleux Original is a 575 g sweet snack bar produced in Brittany, France, made from wheat flour, colza oil, sugar and several egg and milk derivatives. It belongs to the Sugary snacks (biscuits and cakes) group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), with a high fat content (25 g per 100 g), moderate sugar (26 g) and salt (0.93 g). While it provides some fiber (3.4 g) and protein (5.9 g), the product also contains several additives (E420, E500, E450, E471, E202, E330, E160) and allergens (gluten, eggs, milk), making it unsuitable for allergen-restricted or low-fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal437 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet-snack profile, Le Moelleux Original contains markedly more fat (25 g vs 17.6 g) and energy (437 kcal vs 418 kcal), but lower sugar (26 g vs 29 g), saturated fat (2.2 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.93 g vs 2 g) and carbohydrates (48 g vs 60 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé - Huile de colza - Sucre - Oeufs entiers - Stabilisant : sorbitols - Blancs d'œufs - Protéines de lait - Poudre de lait écrémé - Poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphates - Emulsifiant : E471 (origine végétale) - Sel - Conservateur : sorbate de potassium - Arôme vanille - Correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique - Colorant : caroténoïdes - Arôme (contient alcool <0,4 %). Contient : gluten (blé), œufs, lait.

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