Why is Liege-style waffles with sugar pearls classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, palm fat, emulsifiers, acidifiers and a preservative, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its additives are mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), rapeseed lecithin (E322), calcium propionate (E282), ascorbic acid (E300) and citric acid (E330).

How do the sugar and salt contents of this waffle affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugars per 100 g, the waffle can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 0.88 g of salt adds about 350 mg of sodium, which may contribute to blood‑pressure elevation for hypertensive individuals.

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

No, the waffle contains eggs and wheat flour (gluten), soy and palm oil, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it unsuitable for keto diets; halal status is unclear because of animal‑derived ingredients and lack of certification.

Bourdon • 7 * 55 g (385 g)

Gaufres Liégeoises aux perles de sucre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Liege-style waffles with sugar pearls are a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks (Biscuits and cakes) family, sold in seven 55 g plastic sachets. The product delivers 455 kcal per 100 g, with 25 g fat (12 g saturated), 28 g sugars, 0.88 g salt, 7 g protein and low fiber, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) rating. It contains several allergens (eggs, wheat, soy), palm oil, and five food additives (E471, E322, E282, E300, E330), making it less suitable for health‑focused or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal455 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this waffle is considerably higher in fat (25 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g) and energy (455 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its sugar (28 g vs 29 g) and salt (0.88 g vs 1.98 g) are slightly lower.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ (France), matières grasses végétales non hydrogénées (matières grasses de palme et colza, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, acidifiant : acide citrique), sucre perlé 21 %, eau, levure, _oeufs_, farine de _soja_, glucose, fructose, sel, conservateur : propionate de calcium, émulsifiant : lécithine de colza, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, arôme,

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