Why is Gaufrettes fourrées Parfum chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The wafer is made from refined wheat flour, palm fat, added sugars, whey powder, soy flour and several industrial ingredients such as leavening agents and emulsifiers, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4). The label lists three food additives: E322 (lecithins), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), plus a flavouring agent.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this chocolate‑filled wafer affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 15 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol and may worsen cardiovascular risk for hypertensive or heart‑disease patients. The low salt level (0.28 g) does not add significant sodium burden, but the overall energy density (524 kcal per 100 g) can promote weight gain if consumed regularly.

Is the wheat flour in this snack a problem for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten. The product is therefore not safe for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and should be avoided by those following a gluten‑free diet.

Carrefour, Simpl • 175 g

Gaufrettes fourrées Parfum chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufrettes fourrées Parfum chocolat are chocolate‑flavoured stuffed wafer biscuits, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high levels of added sugar (23 g/100 g) and saturated fat (15 g/100 g) alongside 30 g of total fat, while salt is relatively low at 0.28 g/100 g. It contains common allergens (wheat, milk, soy, eggs), palm oil and three listed additives (E322, E500, E503) plus flavouring, which may raise health and sustainability concerns despite providing 8 g of protein and 3.7 g of fiber per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal524 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this wafer is much higher in total fat (30 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), but it contains less sugar (23 g vs 29 g), significantly less salt (0.28 g vs 2 g), and delivers more protein (8 g vs 6.3 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 35,2%, graisse de palme, sucre, _lactosérum_ en poudre, farine de _soja_, cacao maigre en poudre 4,1%, huile de colza, sel, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, émulsifiant : lécithines (colza), jaune d'_œufs_ en poudre, arôme. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides et de noisettes.

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