Why is Pain d'épices Miel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The gingerbread undergoes extensive processing, including the addition of a glucose‑fructose syrup and honey, and it contains two food additives: E500 (sodium carbonate) used as a leavening agent and E450 (diphosphates) that improve texture and stability, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in Pain d'épices Miel affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

With 38 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 0.59 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension, so it should be consumed only in very limited amounts by people managing these conditions.

Is the presence of walnuts in Pain d'épices Miel a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes walnuts, which are a known allergen; individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid this gingerbread to prevent allergic reactions.

DELUXE, LIDL • 150 g

Pain d'épices Miel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pain d'épices Miel is a honey‑sweetened gingerbread sold frozen and belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar level (38 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.59 g), and the presence of additives E500 and E450. The product does offer low fat (0.8 g), very low saturated fat (0.1 g) and a modest fiber content (3.3 g), but its added sugars, honey and gluten make it unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑salt or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal315 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen gingerbread snack, this honey gingerbread contains markedly more sugar (38 g vs ≈29 g) and carbohydrates, but far less fat, saturated fat and salt, delivering 315 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

Farine de seigle, sirop de glucose - fructose, 20% miel, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium, diphosphates; eau, 0,1% cannelle. Laces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, de dalt d'amandes et de noix

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