Why is Crackers with pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 3 rating because the formulation uses refined whole-wheat flour, added rapeseed oil, yeast and other processing steps that alter the original grain, yet it includes only one listed additive - E300 (ascorbic acid), which acts as an antioxidant in the flour treatment.

How does the saturated-fat and salt content of this cracker affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The low sugar (1.7 g per 100 g) makes it less likely to raise blood glucose sharply for diabetics, but the relatively high saturated-fat (3.9 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.8 g per 100 g) can increase LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, so intake should be limited for those conditions.

Is this cracker suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

No; it contains egg, making it non-vegan, includes wheat flour and wheat bran so it is not gluten-free, and its primary ingredient is whole-wheat flour, which gives it a high carbohydrate level typical of crackers, making it unsuitable for strict low-carb diets.

Carrefour • 175 g

Crackers Aux graines de courge, lin et sésame

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Carrefour's Crackers with pumpkin, flax and sesame seeds are savory whole-wheat seed crackers packaged in a recyclable cardboard box. They belong to the Bread subgroup of the cereals-and-potatoes food group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified as processed foods (NOVA 3). The crackers are rich in dietary fiber (about 12 g per 100 g) and seed nutrients, but also contain egg, gluten and sesame allergens, a moderate salt level (0.8 g per 100 g) and a relatively high saturated-fat content (about 3.9 g per 100 g), which together limit their overall health rating despite an Eco-Score of A.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal486 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average savory snack benchmarks, this cracker delivers about one-third the sugar (1.7 g vs 4.8 g) and one-fifth the salt (0.8 g vs 4.0 g), but roughly three times more saturated fat (3.9 g vs 1.4 g) while offering more than double the fiber (12 g vs 5.4 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé complet 54%, graines de courge 15%, graines de lin 12%, graines de sésame 12%, huile de colza, levure, œufs, son de blé, farine de malt d'orge, sel, farine de malt de blé, agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique, amidon de pomme de terre. Peut contenir des traces de soja et lait.

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