Why is Pate a tartiner cacao aux eclats de crepe dentelle classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled as ultra-processed because it is made from refined sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa powder, dairy powders, hazelnuts and a crepe-dentelle wafer, all of which undergo extensive industrial processing; the only listed additives are lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier and sodium carbonate (E500) used as a raising agent.

How does the sugar and saturated-fat content in this spread affect people with diabetes or high cholesterol?

The 48 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so the spread should be limited or avoided by individuals managing diabetes; the 8.6 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, making it a poor choice for those following a low‑cholesterol or heart‑healthy diet.

Based on its ingredient list, can this spread be considered vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free?

No - the formulation contains dairy ingredients (butterfat, whey and skimmed‑milk powder), wheat flour in the crepe dentelle, and hazelnuts, and it also uses soy lecithin, so it is not suitable for vegans, gluten‑free or nut‑free consumers.

Gavottes • 350 g e

Pate à tartiner cacao aux éclats de crêpe dentelle

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner cacao aux eclats de crepe dentelle is a chocolate-hazelnut spread with crunchy crepe dentelle flakes, sold in a 350 g glass pot and classified in the 'Sugary snacks' PNNS group as a breakfast topping. It contains 48 g of sugar and 8.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, earns a Nutri-Score of E, falls in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed), and provides about 564 kcal per 100 g while only 0.21 g of salt is present. The product is UTZ-certified, palm-oil-free and packaged in recyclable glass, but it includes dairy, wheat, hazelnuts and soy lecithin, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten-free or nut-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal569 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.45 g sugar, 6.99 g saturated fat and 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this spread provides slightly less sugar (48 g), higher saturated fat (8.6 g) and considerably lower salt (0.21 g), while delivering about 564 kcal, well above the category average of 373 kcal.

Ingredients

Sucre, huiles végétales (colza, karité, noix de coco), éclats de crêpe dentelle 10% (farine de _blé_, sucre, beurre pâtissier (_lait_), _lactose_ et protéines de _lait_, sel, extrait de malte d'_orge_, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, lécithines (_soja_)), cacao maigre, lactosérum en poudre (_lait_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, _noisettes_, émulsifiant: lécithines (tournesol), arôme naturel de vanille,

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