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

The product combines refined wheat flour, milk chocolate, several powdered dairy ingredients, palm‑derived vegetable fats and emulsifiers, all of which are industrially processed; the label lists the additives E322 (lecithins) and E500 (sodium carbonate), confirming its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar and salt content in Gaufrettes au chocolat au lait affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 36 g of sugar and 0.47 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control or for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the ingredient list includes whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, lactose and butter, and allergens are clearly flagged for milk, so the product should be avoided by anyone with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Carrefour • 125 g

Gaufrettes au chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufrettes au chocolat au lait are sweet, stuffed wafer biscuits classified in the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting high levels of fat (29 g), saturated fat (20 g), sugar (36 g) and salt (0.47 g) per 100 g. While they provide modest protein (5.9 g) and some fiber (2.1 g), the overall nutritional profile is less balanced than recommended for a healthy diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal534 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this wafer has considerably more fat (29 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (20 g vs 7 g) and calories (534 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its sugar (36 g) and carbohydrate (60 g) levels are below typical snack averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, chocolat au lait 26% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait écrémé en poudre, lactosérum en poudre, beurre (contient lait) concentré, lactose, émulsifiant: lecithines, arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels], sucre, graisses végétales (palme, palmiste), lait écrémé en poudre, jaunes d'œufs en poudre, lactosérum en poudre, sel, lait entier en poudre, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, émulsifiant: lécithines, cannelle, arôme naturel de vanille.

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