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

NOVA 4 denotes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients and additives; Croustina au Lait includes refined vegetable fats, added sugars, and several additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, magnesium carbonate (E504(i)) and sodium carbonate (E500(i)) as leavening agents. These ingredients are typical of ultra‑processed products.

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

The 22.2 g of added sugars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the snack unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 19.5 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, so it should be limited or avoided by those on heart‑healthy or low‑sugar diets.

Is the palm oil used in Croustina au Lait a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes; palm oil accounts for roughly 30 % of the product’s fat content and its production is linked to deforestation and threatened species, which is reflected in the Eco‑Score adjustment and the negative sustainability impact noted in the ingredient analysis.

Saïda • 100 g

Croustina au Lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croustina au Lait is a stuffed wafer snack classified in the sugary snacks family, marketed as a sweet biscuit‑type treat. Per 100 g it provides 540 kcal, 33.6 g of fat (19.5 g saturated), 22.2 g of added sugars and 6.2 g of protein, making it energy‑dense with high fat and sugar but low in salt. It is rated Eco‑Score B, carries the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 label, contains palm oil, milk and soy allergens, and includes emulsifiers, raising both sustainability and allergen concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal540 kcal

Fat33.6 g

Saturated Fat19.5 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates53.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this wafer has roughly twice the fat (33.6 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (19.5 g vs 7.8 g), but contains less added sugar (22.2 g vs 29 g) and considerably less salt (0.35 g vs 2 g).

Ingredients

Graisses végétales (palme, coprah), sucre, farine de blé, lait en poudre, lactosérum, additif alimentaire autorisé (emulsifiant (lécithine de soja) selon BPF), arôme identique nature (lait), sel, additifs alimentaires autorisés (agents de levée (carbonate de magnésium, carbonate de sodium), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique) selon PF). Contient: blé, gluten, lait, soja. Peut contenir: ŒUFS, fruits à coque.

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