Why is Cracky Crêpes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, emulsified chocolate fillings, and several food‑grade additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i), sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii) used as a raising agent, and a glazing agent (E904). The presence of these manufactured ingredients, multiple processing steps and added flavors leads to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Cracky Crêpes affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the crepe can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans. The salt level of 0.76 g per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake; while lower than the category average, it still adds to the total burden for those monitoring blood pressure.

Is Cracky Crêpes suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No. The product contains whole milk, butter, eggs and wheat flour, which exclude it from vegan and gluten‑free diets, and the presence of dairy and non‑halal emulsifiers means it does not meet halal specifications.

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Cracky Crêpes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cracky Crêpes is a pre‑packaged sweet chocolate‑filled crepe with crunchy cereal, classified as a composite food and a one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status, high sugar (34 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (8.6 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.76 g per 100 g), which are nutritional drawbacks. On the plus side it provides 6.9 g of protein per 100 g, contains no added preservatives, and delivers 468 kcal per 100 g, but the overall macro profile is heavily weighted toward sugars and fats.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this crepe contains roughly ten times more sugar (34 g vs 3.6 g) and four times more total fat (24 g vs 5.9 g), while its saturated fat is over four times higher and its salt level is actually lower than the category mean.

Ingredients

Crêpe (60%) : lait frais entier (55%), farine de blé, sucre, œufs extra-frais (16%), beurre pâtissier, huile de tournesol, sel. Fourrage (40%) : fourrage chocolat 65% [sucre, huile de tournesol, chocolat 13,5% (cacao maigre en poudre, pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), lactose, poudre de lait écrémé, pâte de noisettes). Billes de céréales croustillantes 35% [chocolat noir 41% (sucre, pâte de cacao, lactose, beurre de cacao, matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja), biscuit 27% (farine de blé, sucre, malt de blé, poudre à lever : E500(ii), sel, émulsifiant : lécithine de colza, arôme naturel de vanille), beurre de cacao, sirop de glucose, agent d'enrobage E904)].

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