Why is the Croissant classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes refined wheat flour, multiple vegetable fats, sweeteners, and a range of additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides (emulsifiers), glycerin (E422), vanillin, citric acid (E330), calcium propionate (E282) and potassium sorbate (E202), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 17 g of sugar and 13.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the croissant can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is this croissant suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan, or nut‑free diet?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), fresh eggs, milk derivatives, and hazelnut paste, so it is unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or nut‑free dietary requirements.

Bonel • 58 g

Croissant

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Bonel Croissant is a sweet pastry classified under the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups, featuring a cocoa cream filling. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugars, saturated fats, and several food additives. While it provides a moderate amount of protein, its high fat (27 g) and sugar (17 g) per 100 g make it a calorie‑dense treat that should be consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal418 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat13.5 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet pastries, this croissant contains slightly more sugar, substantially more fat and saturated fat, but less salt than the category norms.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS DOUGH: Wheat Flour (gluten), Vegetable fats (paml Sugar, Glucose - fructose syrup, Fresh eggs, Yeast, Sorbitol Dextrose, Glycerin, Wheat gluten, Salt, Emulsifiers (mono-and diglycerides of vegetable origin), Vanillin, Acidity regulator (citric acid), Preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate). INGREDIENTS CREAM FILLING (25%): Sugar, Palm oil, sunflower oil, Low fat cocoa powder 9%, Lactose, Whey powder, Hazelnut paste 8%, Emulsifier: Soy lecithine, Vanilline.

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