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

The product contains refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm and rapeseed oils, milk chocolate, and multiple emulsifiers; these industrial ingredients and the use of processed additives such as soy lecithin (E322), E322i, mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), calcium salts of fatty acids (E476) and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481) place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 32 g of sugar and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the waffle can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which are unfavorable for diabetes management and blood‑pressure control, so it should be consumed only occasionally and in small portions by those with these conditions.

Is the milk chocolate in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes; the milk chocolate contains whole milk powder and milk‑derived lactose, both of which trigger reactions in individuals allergic to dairy, so the product must be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy.

Lotus • 363 g

LOTUS Gaufre de Liège Chocolat au lait 363g (7x1p)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

LOTUS Gaufre de Liège Chocolat au lait is a pre‑packed Belgian waffle coated with milk chocolate, marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, with a high fat (24 g), saturated fat (12 g) and sugar (32 g) content per 100 g, while providing modest protein (5.2 g) and low fiber (1.9 g). The formulation includes eggs, milk, gluten and soy, and contains five food additives (E322, E322i, E471, E476, E481) as well as palm oil, making it unsuitable for vegans and raising concerns about ultra‑processing.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal458 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this waffle has higher fat (24 g vs 17.7 g), saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g) and sugar (32 g vs 28.9 g), but lower salt, fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE tendre, perles de sucre (18%), huiles végétales (palme*, colza), chocolat au LAIT 13% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), émulsifiants (lécithines (SOJA),E476), arôme naturel de vanille), sirop de glucose-fructose, OEUFS frais 5%, 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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