Why is Sésame Pavot Crackers classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple manufacturing steps, includes added sugars, leavening powders and refined oils, and lists the additives calcium phosphates (E341), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Sésame Pavot Crackers affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 7.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the crackers can raise blood glucose quickly, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 1.5 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher blood pressure in hypertension‑sensitive individuals.

Is Sésame Pavot Crackers suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

The crackers are vegan because they contain no animal‑derived ingredients, but they are not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and are unsuitable for keto diets because they provide 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Snack Day • 100 g

Sésame Pavot Crackers

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Sésame Pavot Crackers are a savory snack belonging to the Salty snacks and Appetizers groups. The crackers deliver 498 kcal per 100 g, with a high sugar content of 7.8 g, moderate salt at 1.5 g, and a relatively low saturated‑fat level of 2.1 g, giving them a Nutri‑Score of D and placing them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. They contain wheat flour, sesame and poppy seeds, and include additives such as calcium phosphates (E341), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which contribute to their processed status and may be of concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal498 kcal

Fat22.8 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars7.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, these crackers have roughly double the sugar, slightly more calories, but lower saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

73% farine de blé, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol), 4,9% graines de sésame, suce, 2,4% graines de pavot, spécialité sucrière (sucre, sirop de sucre inverti, sucre caramélisé), poudres à lever : phosphates de calcium - carbonates de sodium - carbonates d'ammonium, 1,8% farine de blé malté, 1,1% sel, épices, extrait de levure, plantes aromatiques, arôme naturel (contient du blé), poudre d'oignon.

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