Why is Crumble poire‑chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines several industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, chocolate made with cocoa paste, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, emulsifier (lecithins, E322) and flavorings, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this crumble impact people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 24 g of sugars per 100 g, the crumble provides a high amount of simple carbs that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetic individuals should consume it only occasionally; however, its very low salt (0.04 g) makes it unlikely to affect blood pressure significantly.

Is the presence of milk, gluten, and possible traces of egg, fish, soy or nuts a concern for consumers with common food allergies?

Yes, the product lists milk and gluten as declared allergens and notes possible cross‑contamination with egg, fish, soy and nuts, so anyone allergic to these ingredients should avoid it or check with the manufacturer for certainty.

Picard, Snack now • 130 g

Crumble poire-chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crumble poire‑chocolat is a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, featuring 24 g of sugars, 11 g of fat (including 7.2 g of saturated fat) and only 0.04 g of salt per 100 g, resulting in 290 kcal of energy. The product contains gluten, milk and possible traces of egg, fish, soy and nuts, which may be problematic for people with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal290 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this pear‑chocolate crumble contains markedly less sugar, fat and salt, and provides fewer calories, while its saturated‑fat level is similar to the category average.

Ingredients

Poires 33,4%, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), sucre, chocolat noir 10,8% (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), beurre (LAIT), purée de poire sucrée (poire 6%, sucre), eau, crème de caramel au beurre salé au sel de Guérande (sucre, crème fraîche (LAIT), beurre (LAIT), miel, sel de Guérande, fleur de sel de Guérande), fécule de pomme de terre. Peut contenir des traces de : œuf, poissons, soja, fruits à coque.

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