Why is Honey gingerbread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 label because the formulation includes refined flours, a high-fructose glucose syrup, added honey, and three food-grade additives: the preservative sorbic acid (E200), the diphosphate leavening agent (E450), and sodium carbonate (E500) which are typical of industrially processed foods.

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

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while the 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, although lower than many processed foods, still adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for individuals monitoring blood pressure.

Is Honey gingerbread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No: the product contains honey (so it is not vegan), rye and wheat flour (which provide gluten, so it is not gluten-free), and a high carbohydrate load that conflicts with keto guidelines; halal status is not declared, and the presence of animal-derived honey may be problematic for some halal observers.

Brossard • 350 g

Pain d'Épices au Miel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Honey gingerbread is a honey-flavored gingerbread snack produced by Brossard and belongs to the Sugary snacks (PNNS) group, commonly found in French supermarkets. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high sugar content (36 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.5 g per 100 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g), the presence of gluten, non-vegan honey, and the additives E200, E450 and E500. While it provides a relatively high fiber amount (5.7 g per 100 g) and earns an Eco-Score of A+, its overall nutritional quality is limited by the ultra-processed nature and elevated sugar load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal297 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this honey gingerbread contains markedly more sugar (36 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and far less salt (0.5 g vs 1.98 g per 100 g), while its saturated fat (0.3 g) is much lower and its fiber (5.7 g) exceeds the typical 3.07 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de SEIGLE, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau, miel (8%), farine de BLÉ malté, sucre caramélisé, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphates, sucre, sel, huile de colza, arômes, conservateur : acide sorbique, mélange d'épices (dont cannelle).

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