Why is Liège waffles with pearl sugar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes several industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, palm and rapeseed oils, glucose‑fructose syrup, and multiple emulsifiers; the listed additives are soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330) and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the waffle can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 10 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated cholesterol levels, which can be problematic for people monitoring blood pressure or heart health.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists eggs at 5 % of the formulation and flags them as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid consuming these waffles.

Auchan • 0.3 kg

Gaufres liégeoises aux perles de sucre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Liège waffles with pearl sugar are sweet, bakery-style snacks made in Belgium, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. They deliver 440 kcal per 100 g, with 22 g fat (10 g saturated), 30 g sugars and 5.6 g protein, giving them a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating; the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels are balanced by a modest salt content of 0.54 g. The product contains egg, gluten and soy allergens, includes palm oil and several emulsifiers (E322, E330, E471), and carries an Eco‑Score of C, reflecting moderate environmental impact of its plastic packaging and ingredient sourcing.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal440 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this waffle contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), more fat (22 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g), while providing less salt, fiber, carbohydrates and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 36% sucre perlé 21%, margarine (huiles végétales (palme, colza), eau, sel émulsifiants: lécithines (SOJA), mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras acidifiant: acide citrique), sirop de glucose-fructose, ŒUFS 5%, levure, sel, émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, arôme. Traces éventuelles de lait.

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35%

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