Why is Gaufres hollandaises fourrage caramélisé saveur caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, refined wheat flour, concentrated butter and a range of food‑technology agents. The label lists the additives E322 (lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate) that act as emulsifier, flavor stabiliser and raising agent, all typical of highly processed snack foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in these caramel‑filled waffles affect people with diabetes or heart disease?

With 37 g of sugars and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, challenging glycaemic control for diabetics, and the saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk for those with heart disease. Regular consumption is therefore discouraged for these conditions.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

The waffles contain wheat flour, butter, milk powder, whey and egg powder, so they are not vegan, not gluten‑free and not keto‑friendly due to the high carbohydrate and sugar content. They do not contain pork‑derived ingredients, making them potentially acceptable for halal observers, though the presence of dairy and animal‑derived additives should be confirmed with the manufacturer.

U, U Saveurs • 250 g

Gaufres hollandaises fourrage caramélisé saveur caramel 250g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 250 g pack of caramel‑filled Dutch waffles, classified in the “Sugary snacks” group of the PNNS and marketed as a sweet snack. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes refined glucose‑fructose syrup, butter, wheat flour and several additives such as emulsifier (E322/E322i), citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500). While it delivers 462 kcal, 20 g fat (13 g saturated) and 37 g sugars per 100 g, it offers only 0.8 g fiber and 4.1 g protein, making it energy‑dense with limited nutritional balance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

With 37 g of sugar, 20 g of fat and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, this waffle exceeds the typical snack category averages of 28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat and 7.8 g saturated fat, while its salt level of 0.44 g is below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose, farine de BLÉ 31%, sucre, BEURRE concentré 10,7% (équivalent BEURRE 13%), BEURRE 9,8%, sirop de sucre, farine de SOJA, BABEURRE en poudre, LACTOSÉRUM en poudre, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA, amidon de BLÉ, arômes (contient LAIT), OEUF entier en poudre, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre, sel, cannelle, correcteur d acidité : acide citrique, sucre vanillé (sucre, vanille bourbon). traces éventuelles de fruits à coque

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.