Why is Gaufrettes Goût Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable fats, cocoa powder and a suite of industrial additives; the label lists soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, and leavening agents magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 30 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and the 13.8 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, while the low salt (0.18 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall calorie density (530 kcal) may promote weight gain if consumed frequently.

Is Gaufrettes Goût Chocolat suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the wafers contain wheat flour (gluten), milk powder and whey (dairy), and soy lecithin, so they are not vegan, not gluten‑free, and the high carbohydrate content makes them unsuitable for keto, while suitability for halal cannot be confirmed without a halal certification.

Saïda • 100g

Gaufrettes Goût Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufrettes Goût Chocolat are chocolate‑flavored wafer biscuits produced by Saïda in Tunisia, sold in 100 g fresh‑packaged portions. They belong to the sugary‑snacks group, contain 530 kcal per 100 g, 30.2 g of sugars, 26.7 g of total fat (13.8 g saturated), 4.6 g of protein and only 0.18 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The snack lists several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, soy, nuts, peanuts) and includes additives such as soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330) and leavening agents (magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat26.7 g

Saturated Fat13.8 g

Trans Fat0.17 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this wafer contains more sugar (30.2 g vs 28.98 g), considerably more fat (26.7 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (13.8 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.18 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, graisses végétales, cacao en poudre, lactosérum, lait en poudre, additif alimentaire autorisés (émulsifiant (lécithine de soja E322) selon BPF, sel, additifs alimentaires autorisés (agents de levée (carbonate de magnésium, bicarbonate de sodium) selon BPF, arômes identiques nature (chocolat, vanille), additifs alimentaires autorisés, correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique) selon BPF. Contient: blé, gluten, lait, soja. Peut contenir: œufs, fruits à coque (noisette, amande), arachide.

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