Why is Paysan Breton Les Crêpes au fondant et morceaux de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The crepes are a composite of multiple refined ingredients such as wheat flour, pasteurised milk, added sugars, dextrose, and a chocolate filling that includes emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin); the presence of these industrially prepared components and additives places the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in these chocolate‑filled crepes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 42 g of sugar per 100 g, the crepes can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetes management, and the added sugars contribute extra calories without nutritional benefit; however, the salt level (1.2 g per 100 g) is lower than typical savory products, so it has a limited direct impact on hypertension but the overall high sugar and fat content may still influence blood pressure indirectly.

Is the wheat in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten; the product is therefore not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and should be avoided or substituted with certified gluten‑free alternatives.

Paysan Breton • 6 Crêpes (6 x 30 g) 180 g

Paysan Breton - Les Crêpes au fondant et morceaux de chocolat X6

Crepes And Galettes

Product Insights

Paysan Breton Les Crêpes au fondant et morceaux de chocolat X6 are sweet chocolate‑filled crepes produced in Brittany, France, and available in major French supermarkets. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E, belong to the desserts and pastries family, and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) with high levels of sugar (42 g per 100 g), saturated fat (8.8 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (1.2 g per 100 g). While the product uses French wheat, milk, eggs and butter, and is free from artificial flavors, colors or palm oil, it also contains common allergens (gluten, milk, eggs, soy) and the emulsifier E322, contributing to its low nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal438 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average crepe, this product contains about three times more sugar, more than double the total fat and saturated fat, while its salt level is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Crêpe 60% (farine de _blé_, _lait_ frais pasteurisé 23%*, sucre, _oeufs_, _beurre_ frais 5,6%*, dextrose, sel), Fourrage au chocolat 23,3% (sucre, huile de tournesol, chocolat 15%** (poudre de cacao maigre, pâte de cacao, sucre), _poudre_de_lait_écrémé_, _lactose_émulsifiant_ (lécithine de tournesol), arôme naturel de vanille (_lactose_), Chocolat au lait 16,7% (sucre, _poudre_de_lait_entier_, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant (_lécithine_de_soja), arôme naturel de vanille) * pourcentages exprimés sur la crêpe, **pourcentage exprimé sur le fourrage

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