Why is Pain d’épice au Miel (et écorces d’orange) classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it relies on industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, added honey, candied orange peel, and a flavoring, along with a leavening agent; the listed additives are citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500/E500ii).

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this gingerbread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The very high sugar content can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the salt level is lower than the average snack but may still require caution for those managing hypertension.

Is this gingerbread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains honey, not gluten‑free due to rye flour, and it is not keto friendly because of its high carbohydrate and sugar levels; the honey is generally considered halal, so it may be acceptable for halal diets but it does not meet the strict criteria of the other regimes.

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Pain d’épice au Miel (et écorces d’orange)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pain d’épice au Miel (et écorces d’orange) is a gingerbread snack that falls under the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories. It contains very low fat and saturated fat, moderate salt, but an exceptionally high sugar level of 51 g per 100 g, low protein and gluten from rye flour, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group of 4. The product is an indulgent treat with limited nutritional benefits and should be enjoyed only occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this gingerbread provides markedly more sugar (51 g vs 28.9 g) and carbohydrates, while containing far less fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Farine de _seigle_, sirop de glucose-fructose, miel 25 %, écorce d'orange confite 12 % (écorce d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique), poudre à lever : carbonate acide de sodium, arôme.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this gingerbread provides markedly more sugar (51 g vs 28.9 g) and carbohydrates, while containing far less fat, saturated fat and salt.

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