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

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and flavored cocoa, and it includes authorized food additives such as ammonium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, soy lecithin (E322) and citric acid (E330), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The high sugar level (28.33 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the elevated saturated fat (14.15 g) can raise LDL cholesterol; the low salt (0.18 g) is less concerning for hypertension, but overall the snack is not recommended for these conditions.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten‑free, or halal?

No; the product contains wheat (gluten), soy lecithin, milk and may contain egg, peanuts and almonds, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and may not meet halal standards due to dairy and potential non‑halal additives.

Saïda • 100 g

Gaufrettes chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gaufrettes chocolat noir are chocolate-filled wafer biscuits classified as sugary snacks. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and several authorized additives such as ammonium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, soy lecithin (E322) and citric acid (E330). Nutritionally the snack offers 530 kcal, 27.5 g fat (14.15 g saturated) and 28.33 g sugar per 100 g, which is higher than average for its category, while its salt is low (0.18 g) and it provides a modest 3.63 g of fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat27.5 g

Saturated Fat14.2 g

Carbohydrates63.3 g

Sugars28.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (28.33 g) is slightly below the sugary‑snack average of 28.98 g, but fat (27.5 g) and saturated fat (14.15 g) are markedly higher than the averages of 17.65 g and 7.8 g, and its energy (530 kcal) exceeds the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

لوفرات محشوة كرمة طعم شكلاطة سوداء – المكونات: دقيق القمح. سكر زيوت نباتية، مسحوق الكاكاو، نكهة مطابقة للطبيعي (شكلاطة)، ملح. مضافات غذائية مرخصة (مواد تخمير (كربونات الغنوسيوم) حسب الطرق الحسنة للصنع)، فانيلين مضافات غذائية مرخصة (مستحلب (لبسيتين الصويا أ322) حسب الطرق الحسنة للصنع، منظم حموضة (حامض الستريك أ330) حسب الطرق الحسنة للصنع، مواد تخمير (ثاني كربونات الصوديوم) حسب الطرق الحسنة للصنع)، يحتوي على: فمح، غلونين صويا، قد يحتوي على: بيض، فـواكـه ذات قـشـور صلبة (بوفريوة، لوز)، فول سوداني، حليب، يحفظ بعبدا عن الحرارة و الرطوبة.

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