Why is the Lotus chocolate‑coated Liège waffle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil and multiple emulsifiers, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; its additive list includes lecithin (E322 and its variant E322i) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this waffle affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 31.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the waffle can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.57 g of salt, although lower than the average snack, still contributes to overall sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed frequently.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains milk, whey powder, whole eggs and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not halal (due to dairy), not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (54.9 g per 100 g) makes it incompatible with a ketogenic diet.

Lotus • 51,8

Gaufre de liège Chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lotus chocolate‑coated Liège waffle is a sweet snack classified under sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 31.7 g sugar, 23.9 g fat (including 11.9 g saturated fat) and 0.57 g salt per 100 g, together with added sugars and palm oil. While it provides 5.2 g protein and 1.2 g fiber, the high sugar, saturated fat and presence of additives (E322, E322i, E476) make it best suited as an occasional treat rather than a regular dietary staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal458 kcal

Fat23.9 g

Saturated Fat11.9 g

Carbohydrates54.9 g

Sugars31.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, this waffle contains higher sugar, fat and saturated fat, while its salt content is lower than the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre, perles de sucre 18%, huiles vegélales (palme*, colza), chocolat au lait 13%, (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de lait entier, lactoserum en poudre (lait), émulsifiant (lécithine entier de soja, E476), arôme vanille naturel, sirop de glucose-fructose, œufs frais, levure, émulsifiant (mono - et digly - cérides d'acides gras, stéroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, lécithine de soja), sel, arôme.

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