Why is Lunettes de Romans classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation mixes refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable fats, cocoa and several food‑grade additives; the listed additives are emulsifier lecithins (E322), diphosphates (E450i) and sodium carbonates (E500), and the product may also contain trace palm oil.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Lunettes de Romans affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 33.3 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for diabetes management, and the 15.1 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol; although the salt level is low (0.2 g), the overall high sugar and saturated fat profile is not recommended for hypertensive or diabetic consumers.

Is Lunettes de Romans suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No; the biscuits contain wheat flour (gluten), butterfat and skimmed milk powder (non‑vegan, dairy), and hazelnuts, and they are labelled with possible nut traces, so they are unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free consumers.

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Lunettes de Romans

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lunettes de Romans are chocolate-filled biscuits marketed as a sweet snack, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugars (33.3 g), fat (21.3 g) and saturated fat (15.1 g) per 100 g. While it provides 7.3 g of protein and contains cocoa and hazelnuts, it also includes allergens such as gluten, milk and nuts and uses additives like E322, E450i and E500.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat21.3 g

Saturated Fat15.1 g

Carbohydrates65.8 g

Sugars33.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate-filled biscuit, this product contains significantly more sugars, fat, saturated fat and calories, while its salt content is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé; sucre; matières grasses végétales non hydrogénées (coprah, cobal æufs frais; beurre concentré; chocolat 2% (cacao maigre en poudre, beurre de cacao, SUCre): noisettes 1,6% ; lait écrémé en poudre; lactosérum en poudre; sirop de sucre inverti; poudres à lever: diphosphates et carbonates de sodium (dont blé) ; aromes; gélifiant: émulsiliant: lécithines; vaniline. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque.

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