Why is Crêpes dentelles de Bretagne enrobées chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, milk powder, cocoa products and several processing aids such as a raising agent and emulsifiers, which puts it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists the additives E322 (soy lecithin) and E500 (sodium carbonates) as the only food‑grade additives.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 48 g of sugar per 100 g, the wafer can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Although the salt level (0.68 g) is lower than many snacks, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for those monitoring blood pressure.

Is the milk chocolate coating a problem for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes. The coating contains whole milk powder, lactose and milk proteins, so the product is not safe for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, and it must be avoided by those following a dairy‑free diet.

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Crêpes dentelles de Bretagne enrobées chocolat au lait UDNR 100g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crêpes dentelles de Bretagne enrobées chocolat au lait are wafer‑like biscuits from Brittany coated in milk chocolate, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed snack with high sugar (48 g), fat (22 g) and saturated fat (11 g) and 497 kcal per 100 g. While the product supplies 6 g of protein and 1.6 g of fiber, it contains common allergens (gluten, milk, soy) and only a low level of salt (0.68 g), limiting its suitability for allergen‑restricted or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal497 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this wafer contains markedly more sugar (48 g vs ≈29 g), fat (22 g vs ≈18 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs ≈8 g) and higher energy (497 kcal vs ≈418 kcal), while its salt (0.68 g) and fiber (1.6 g) are below the category averages.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT 43% (sucre, beurre de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), arôme naturel de vanille), farine de BLÉ, sucre, huile de colza, BEURRE pâtissier, LACTOSE et PROTÉINES DE LAIT, sel, extrait de MALT D'ORGE, émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium

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