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

The snack is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, butter and chocolate, all combined with industrial processing steps; it includes the additives E322 (soy lecithin) for emulsification and E500 (sodium carbonate) as a raising agent, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Crêpes dentelle au chocolat noir affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making it a poor choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure; the moderate salt (0.58 g) does not offset these concerns.

Is Crêpes dentelle au chocolat noir suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or lactose‑intolerant diets?

No. The wafer contains wheat flour (gluten), butter and milk‑derived lactose, and its chocolate coating includes dairy butter, so it is neither vegan, nor gluten‑free, nor safe for those with lactose intolerance.

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Crêpes dentelle au chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crêpes dentelle au chocolat noir are thin chocolate‑coated wafer biscuits produced in France, packaged in a plastic box with a cardboard sleeve, and belong to the sugary snacks group. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugar (43 g), fat (22 g) and saturated fat (13 g) per 100 g, while salt is moderate at 0.58 g. It contains common allergens (gluten, milk and soy), uses additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and sodium carbonate (E500), and therefore may be unsuitable for consumers seeking low‑sugar, low‑fat or allergen‑free options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack values, this wafer contains considerably more sugar (43 g vs 28.98 g), higher total fat (22 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.58 g) is below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 43% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, beurre pâtissier (LAIT), émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), arôme naturel de vanille), farine de BLÉ 25% (origine France), sucre, huile de colza, beurre pâtissier (LAIT), lactose (LAIT) et protéines de LAIT, sel, extrait de malt d'ORGE, émulsifiant : lécithines, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium. Cacao origine Afrique, Amérique, Asie. Chocolat transformé en France ou en Belgique.

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