Why is Pain d'épices au miel et aux figues classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined rye flour, a glucose‑fructose syrup, honey, and dried figs with industrial raising agents and flavorings, and it includes four food additives: E450 (diphosphate disodique), E450i, E500 (carbonate acide de sodium) and E500ii, which are typical of highly manufactured foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this gingerbread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 51 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while the 0.49 g of salt, though lower than some snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for individuals managing hypertension.

Is the rye flour in Pain d'épices au miel et aux figues a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. Rye flour contains gluten, so the product is not safe for those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Pain d'épices au miel et aux figues

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pain d'épices au miel et aux figues is a gingerbread block enriched with honey and dried figs, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 51 g of sugars per 100 g, modest salt (0.49 g), very low fat (0.9 g) and a modest amount of fiber (4.5 g). While it offers higher fiber and fewer calories than many sweet snacks, its high sugar level and the presence of several additives reduce its overall nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal323 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this gingerbread contains far more sugar (51 g vs 29 g per 100 g) while providing lower fat, saturated fat and salt, and it offers slightly more fiber and fewer calories.

Ingredients

Farine de _seigle_ 37%, sirop de glucose-fructose, miel 25%, figues séchées 12% (figues, farine de riz), poudres à lever (carbonate acide de sodium, diphosphate disodique), arômes.

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