Why is Mini Gaufre de Liège - Chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat flour, caramelized sugar pearls, palm and rapeseed oils, milk chocolate, and several emulsifiers such as soy lecithin (E322), E476, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), along with flavorings.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 32 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the 0.57 g of salt, although lower than the average snack, still adds to daily sodium intake and should be limited for those with hypertension.

Is the presence of palm oil in this waffle a concern for sustainability and for consumers with soy allergies?

The product uses sustainably certified palm oil, which mitigates but does not eliminate environmental concerns, and it also contains soy lecithin, a soy derivative that can trigger allergic reactions in soy‑sensitive individuals.

Lotus • 195 g

Mini - Gaufre de Liège - Chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Mini Gaufre de Liège au Chocolat au lait is a Belgian mini Liège waffle coated in milk chocolate, classified as a sugary snack within the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is labeled NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 32 g of sugars, 24 g of fat (12 g saturated) and 0.57 g of salt per 100 g, which are higher than typical snack averages, while its energy reaches 457 kcal. Nevertheless, it provides 5.2 g of dietary fiber, 5.2 g of protein and is marked vegetarian, with no artificial sweeteners present.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal457 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this waffle contains higher sugars, fat and saturated fat and slightly more calories, while its salt is lower than the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ, perles de sucre 18%, huiles végétales (palme*, colza), chocolat au LAIT 12% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de LAIT entier, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), émulsifiants (lécithines (SOJA), E476), arôme vanille naturel), sirop de glucose-fructose, OEUFS frais 4%, levure, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, lécithines (soja)), sel, arôme. *Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées

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