Why is Pain d'épices pur miel Spécial Foie Gras classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a blend of honey, flours, milks and oils that undergo multiple industrial steps such as mixing, leavening and baking, and it includes three food‑grade phosphates: diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonate (E500) and sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the gingerbread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the 0.58 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, so consumption should be limited for those conditions.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the presence of honey makes it non‑vegan, the rye and wheat flours provide gluten, and added milk means it is not dairy‑free, so it does not meet the requirements of vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets.

Fortwenger • 300 g

Pain d'épices pur miel Spécial Foie Gras

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pain d'épices pur miel Spécial Foie Gras is a 300 g block of traditional Alsatian honey gingerbread, produced by Fortwenger in Alsace, France. The snack belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 43.5 g of sugars, 6.1 g of fat (including only 1.1 g of saturated fat) and 0.58 g of salt per 100 g, while providing 330 kcal. It contains 50 % honey and no palm oil, but also includes added phosphates (E450, E500, E500 ii) and traces of gluten, milk, eggs, nuts and soy, making it unsuitable for strict vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal330 kcal

Fat6.1 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars43.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this gingerbread contains markedly more sugar (43.5 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but less fat, saturated fat, salt and overall energy.

Ingredients

Miel (50%) (UE/Non UE/Hors Chine), farine de seigle (gluten) (UE), lait, huiles végétales: colza, tournesol; poudres à lever: carbonate acide de sodium, diphosphates épice: cannelle; farine de blé (gluten).

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