Why is Meringués Noisette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, wheat flour, cocoa paste and palm-derived fats, and undergoes multiple industrial steps (baking, coating, enrobing). The label lists five additives: E322 (soy lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates) and the combined emulsifier system, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content in Meringués Noisette affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

The 44.6 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 16.5 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol and may increase cardiovascular risk if consumed regularly; moderation is advised.

Is the palm oil used in this product a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes; the formulation includes palm‑kernel fat and palm oil, which trigger a –10 point adjustment in the EcoScore for threatened‑species impact, reflecting the ecological concerns linked to palm‑oil production such as deforestation and habitat loss.

Lidl,Sondey

Meringués Noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Meringués Noisette are crunchy chocolate-covered hazelnut meringue biscuits marketed by Lidl under the Sondey brand. They belong to the sugary-snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, containing 44.6 g of sugars, 27.8 g of fat (16.5 g saturated) and 514 kcal per 100 g, as well as allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk, nuts and soy. While they provide a quick source of energy and a modest 6.5 g of protein, the high sugar and saturated-fat levels, plus the presence of palm‑kernel fat and palm oil, make them an indulgent treat best consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal514 kcal

Fat27.8 g

Saturated Fat16.5 g

Carbohydrates57.5 g

Sugars44.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Meringués Noisette contain markedly more sugar (44.6 g vs 28.98 g), fat (27.8 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (16.5 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (514 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its salt level (0.3 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

sucre, farine de blé, pâte de cacao, graisses de palmiste, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait écrémé, amandes, huile de tournesol, amidon de blé, 1,6% blanc d'œuf en poudre, beurre (lait) concentré, 1,5% noisettes, huile de palme, sirop de glucose-fructose, graisse de coprah, levure, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja) ; sel, lait concentré, arômes naturels, extrait de malt d'orge, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium ; arôme naturel de vanille, acidifiant : acide citrique. Éner Mati don Gluc don Traces éventuelles de d'autres fruits à coque, d'arachides et de graines de sésame. Prot Sel

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35%

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