Why is Croustina au chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the formula relies on refined sugar, vegetable fats (palm and coconut oil), wheat flour, cocoa powders and several industrial additives: soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, magnesium carbonate (E504(i)) and sodium bicarbonate (E500(ii)) as leavening agents.

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

The 30.1 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 21.7 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, which is relevant for people with hypertension; the low salt content does not mitigate these concerns.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour provides gluten, so the snack is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Saïda • 33 g

Croustina au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croustina au chocolat is a chocolate‑filled wafer snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a formulation high in added sugars (30.1 g per 100 g), total fat (33.5 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (21.7 g per 100 g) while containing only 0.11 g of salt and modest dietary fiber (3.8 g per 100 g). The product therefore delivers a quick sweet energy boost but should be eaten sparingly, especially by consumers monitoring sugar, fat or calorie intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal563 kcal

Fat33.5 g

Saturated Fat21.7 g

Monounsaturated Fat10.5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Croustina au chocolat contains slightly more sugar (30.1 g vs 28.98 g), nearly double the total fat (33.5 g vs 17.65 g) and almost three times the saturated fat (21.7 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.11 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, graisses végétales (palme, coprah), farine de blé, cacao en poudre, masse de cacao, emulsifiant (lécithine de soja E322), sel, agents de levée (carbonate de magnésium, bicarbonate de sodium), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique), arôme identique nature (chocolat).

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Saïda

200 g