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

The crepes are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, sunflower oil and a chocolate filling that requires multiple industrial steps such as emulsification and flavoring. These processes, together with the presence of the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and added aroma, place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Crêpes Chocolat affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 39 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals who need to limit simple sugars. Although its salt level (0.65 g) is relatively low for a hypertensive diet, the high calorie and sugar load can contribute to weight gain, which may indirectly raise blood pressure.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin (E322) is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list; anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

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Crêpes Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crêpes Chocolat are chocolate‑filled sweet crepes marketed as a sugary snack (PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes”) and are produced in Plouédern, Brittany, France, sold in a 256 g bag of eight 32 g portions. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it delivers 465 kcal, 22 g of fat, 39 g of sugars and only 2.5 g of fiber, giving it a high energy and sugar load while keeping salt relatively low at 0.65 g. It contains the major allergens eggs, gluten, milk, nuts and soy, and includes the additive soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal465 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑filled crepe, this product contains about 35 % more sugar and 25 % more fat per 100 g, while its salt level is roughly one‑third of the category average.

Ingredients

Crêpe (62,5 %) : _Lait_ frais entier (55 %), farine de _blé_, sucre, _oeufs_ extra frais (16 %), _beurre_ pâtissier, huile de tournesol, sel. Fourrage chocolat (37,5 %) : sucre, huile de tournesol, chocolat 13,5 % (cacao maigre en poudre, pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme), _lactose_, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, pâte de _noisettes_.

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