Why is Pain d'épices with orange peel and honey classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Products in NOVA group 4 undergo formulations that involve industrial ingredients and additives; this gingerbread includes added sugars, a raising agent (sodium carbonate, listed as E500ii), and trace allergen additives, which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 39 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 0.5 g of salt per 100 g adds to sodium intake, which may exacerbate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

No. The inclusion of honey makes it non‑vegan, and the rye flour provides gluten, so it is not appropriate for gluten‑free diets; it also may contain trace milk and nuts, limiting suitability for those with dairy or nut allergies.

La vie Claire • 300 g

Pain d'epices écorces d'oranges 15% de miel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pain d'épices with orange peel and 15 % honey is an organic gingerbread block marketed as a sweet snack. It falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of added sugars, sodium carbonate (E500ii) and trace amounts of milk and nuts. While it offers modest dietary fiber (3.2 g per 100 g) and organic ingredients, the high sugar level (39 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.5 g per 100 g) make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal331 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates76 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this gingerbread contains significantly more sugar (39 g vs 29 g) and carbohydrates (76 g vs 60 g), but far less fat (1 g vs 18 g) and salt (0.5 g vs 2 g), resulting in lower calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de seigle*, sirop de sucre inverti*, miel* 15%, écorces d'oranges confites* 10% (écorces d'oranges*, sirop de glucose-fructose*, jus de citron*), poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), épices* 0,1%. *Ingrédients agricoles issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait et de fruits à coque.

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