Why is Profiteroles et sa sauce au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as reconstituted skimmed milk, glucose syrup, coconut oil, and a cooked choux pastry, and includes nine additives (E322 lecithins, E401 sodium alginate, E406 agar‑agar, E415 xanthan gum, E417 tara gum, E440 pectins, E450 diphosphates, E471 mono‑ and diglycerides, and E500 sodium carbonates), which are typical of NOVA‑4 foods.

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

With 18 g of sugars and 9.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or heart‑healthy eating without careful portion limiting.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

The formulation contains reconstituted skimmed milk, skimmed milk powder, cream and milk proteins, all of which trigger reactions in people with dairy allergy and can cause discomfort for lactose‑intolerant individuals, so they should avoid this product.

Envia • 360 g

Profiteroles et sa sauce au chocolat 4 x 90 g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Profiteroles with chocolate sauce are a frozen pastry snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with nine listed additives such as E322 (lecithins) and E450 (diphosphates). Nutritionally it provides 284 kcal per 100 g, 11.8 g fat (9.3 g saturated), 18 g sugars and 0.3 g salt, together with 4.5 g protein and 2.3 g fiber, offering moderate energy but relatively high saturated fat and sugars while protein and fiber remain modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal284 kcal

Fat11.8 g

Saturated Fat9.3 g

Carbohydrates36.6 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugars, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this product contains substantially less sugar, fat and salt but a higher amount of saturated fat.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé reconstitué, sirop de glucose, huile de noix de coco, 7% pâte à choux cuite (cuf*, farine de blé, huile de noix de coco, poudres à lever: diphosphates, carbonates de sodium; sel), sucre, lait écrémé en poudre, 3% chocolat (pâte de cacao', sucre, beurre de cacao', émulsifiant : lécithines), cacao maigre en poudre', amidon de maïs, 1,4% alcool, 1% crème (lait), épaississants: gomme xanthane, alginate de sodium, pectines, agar-agar, gomme Tara; protéines de lait, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras; sucre caramélisé, arôme naturel de vanille, amidon de tapioca, sel. *issu de poules élevées au sol. 'Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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