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

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple stabilizers, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients, which places it in NOVA 4; the label lists additives such as E322 (lecithin), E420 (sorbitol), E422 (glycerol), E440 (pectin), E407 (carrageenan), E415 (xanthan gum), E450i (disodium diphosphate) and E500ii (sodium acid carbonate).

How do the sugar and salt levels in Amandélice affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 29 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited for diabetics, while the 0.55 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and should be consumed sparingly by people with hypertension.

Is the natural almond flavor in Amandélice a concern for people with nut allergies?

The product lists a natural almond flavor and is marked with the nut allergen, so anyone allergic to almonds or tree nuts should avoid it, even though the almond component is a flavoring rather than a whole nut.

Lotus • 312 g

Amandélice

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Amandélice is an almond‑flavored cake from Lotus, classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting high levels of fat (22 g), saturated fat (10 g), sugars (29 g) and modest salt (0.55 g) per 100 g, with low fiber and protein. While it offers a pleasant almond taste and is vegetarian, it contains several additives (E322, E420, E450i, E500ii, etc.), common allergens such as wheat, eggs, milk, nuts and soy, and includes sustainably certified palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cake, Amandélice provides higher fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (433 kcal vs 418 kcal), a marginally higher sugar content (29 g vs 28.98 g), but lower salt (0.55 g vs 1.98 g) and considerably less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ, sucre, huiles végétales (palme*, colza), OEUFS de poules élevées au sol, stabilisants (glycérol, sorbitol), pulpe d'abricot 4%, sirop de glucose-fructose, amidon transformé, poudre de LAIT écrémé, sel, poudres à lever (diphosphate disodique, carbonate acide de sodium), gélifiants (pectine, carraghénane), AMIDON DE BLE, arômes naturels dont arôme naturel d'AMANDE, épaississants (gomme xanthane, farine de graines de caroube), acidifiant (acide citrique), émulsifiant (lécithine de SOJA). * Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.