Why is Liégois Praliné Noisette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dessert is considered ultra‑processed because it includes several industrial additives such as soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and two stabilisers: carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E415), together with refined sugars and flavorings that are not typical of minimally processed foods.

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

With 13 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 10 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although salt is low (0.18 g), the overall high energy and fat load advise limited consumption for those managing blood pressure or heart health.

Is the hazelnut praline in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the dessert contains a hazelnut praline made with whole hazelnuts and hazelnut oil, and the label also lists nuts as allergens, so it poses a clear risk for individuals allergic to tree nuts.

Le Fromager des Halles • 130 g

Liégois Praliné Noisette

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Liégois Praliné Noisette is a French dairy‑based dessert belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin) and stabilisers (carrageenan, xanthan gum). Nutritionally it is high in fat (18 g), saturated fat (10 g) and sugars (13 g) per 100 g, with modest protein (4.4 g) and low salt (0.18 g), offering a rich taste but limited suitability for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this product provides roughly four times more fat (18 g vs 4.9 g), more than three times the saturated fat (10 g vs 2.8 g) and higher sugar (13 g vs 11 g), while containing less salt (0.18 g vs 0.58 g) and slightly fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

_Lait_ entier 53%, _crème_ 26%, chocolat au _lait_ 8,5% (sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de _lait_ entier, masse de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme naturel de vanille), praliné _noisette_ 4,2% (sucre, _noisettes_ entières et déshuilées, huile de _noisette_), pâte de _noisette_ 2,5%, sucre, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, amidon, stabilisants : carraghénanes et gomme de xanthane, infusion de vanille et fève tonka poudre (_lait_), arôme naturel

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