Why is P'tites spirales cacao noisette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as palm fat, glucose syrup, and several food-industry additives. The listed additives include emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), stabiliser E422 (glycerol), thickener E415 (xanthane gum), raising agents E450 and E500, and anti-caking agent E464, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 38 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.5 g of salt, although lower than many snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the hazelnut paste in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains a 2.2 % hazelnut paste, which is listed as a nut allergen; anyone allergic to hazelnuts or other tree nuts should avoid this snack.

Marque Repère, P'tit Déli • 150 g

P'tites spirales cacao noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

P'tites spirales cacao noisette are small chocolate-hazelnut spiral snack cakes marketed as a sweet treat. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes group, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of palm fat, multiple additives and several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, soy). Nutritionally, the 100 g portion provides 38 g of sugars and 5.5 g of saturated fat, with moderate total fat (17 g) and low salt (0.5 g), but it is low in fibre (1.4 g) and protein (5.4 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal417 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this cake contains more sugar (38 g vs 28.98 g) and slightly less salt (0.5 g vs 1.98 g), while its total fat and saturated fat are a little below the category averages and it provides lower fibre and protein.

Ingredients

Sucre ; farine de blé ; sirop de glucose ; oeufs ; graisse de palme ; lait en poudre écrémé ; huile de tournesol ; stabilisant : glycérol ; pâte de noisette 2,2 % ; cacao maigre en poudre 1,3 % ; poudres à lever : E450, E500 ; émulsifiants : lécithines (soja), E464 ; sel ; épaississant : gomme xanthane ; arôme naturel ; arôme.

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