Why is Crêpe dentelle au chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple fats and several isolated ingredients such as cocoa paste and butter, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. It also includes two food additives: lecithins (E322) used as an emulsifier and sodium carbonates (E500) used as a raising agent.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 42 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 12 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may worsen cardiovascular risk for hypertensive individuals, although the salt level is relatively low.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin originates from soybeans, and people with a diagnosed soy allergy should avoid this product because the lecithin can trigger an allergic response.

Carrefour Sélection, Carrefour • 100 g

Crêpe dentelle au chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour Sélection’s Crêpe dentelle au chocolat noir is a 100 g package of dark‑chocolate‑coated wafer biscuits, marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 classification, reflecting its high levels of sugar (42 g), fat (23 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g, while offering modest fiber (3.8 g) and protein (5.5 g). The product contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, is not vegan, and its Eco‑Score of D stems from its ultra‑processed nature and cardboard packaging.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack biscuit, this wafer contains markedly more sugar (42 g vs 28.9 g), fat (23 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (509 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt level (0.6 g) is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 43% [pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, _beurre_ pâtissier, 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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