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

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it combines industrially processed components such as condensed skimmed milk, refined vegetable oils, added sugars, flavorings and several food additives. The additives listed on the label are E304i (ascorbyl palmitate) and E307 (alpha-tocopherol) as antioxidants, and E322 (lecithins) and E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) as emulsifiers.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of Crunchy Cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The high sugar level (around 50 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making the spread unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the saturated fat (5.5 g per 100 g) can raise LDL cholesterol and should be limited for heart-healthy or hypertensive diets; although its salt is low, the overall calorie and fat load still require moderation.

Is Crunchy Cream suitable for vegan, gluten-free or nut-free diets?

No, the product is not vegan because it contains condensed skimmed milk, it is not gluten-free as it includes barley malt powder, and it is not nut-free since hazelnuts are a listed ingredient and an allergen.

Wander, ovomaltine • 400g

Crunchy cream

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crunchy Cream is a chocolate-hazelnut spread enriched with Ovomaltine malt powder, vitamins and mineral salts, packaged in a 400 g glass jar with a plastic cork. It falls under the PNNS 'Sugary snacks' group and has a Nutri-Score of E together with a NOVA-4 classification, marking it as an ultra-processed product. While it provides around 50 g of sugar and 5.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, and contains gluten, milk and hazelnut allergens, it also supplies vitamins (E, C and B-complex) and minerals, making it a rich indulgence rather than a health-focused option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal546 kcal

Fat32.4 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates59.4 g

Sugars50.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Crunchy Cream contains slightly less sugar (about 50 g vs 53.5 g per 100 g) and lower saturated fat (5.5 g vs 7 g), but its overall fat content remains high, placing it among the richer spreads in its category.

Ingredients

Poudre pour boisson à base de malt Ovomaltine 33% (extrait de malt d'orge 17%, lait écrémé condensé, sérum de lait condensé, cacao en poudre fortement dégraissé, sucre, fructose, sel minéraux(carbonate de maniésum, orthophosphatedicalcique),huile colza 0,2%, vitamines(E, C, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVINE, NIACINE, B6, acide folique, B12, biotine, acide PANTOTHÉNIQUE), sel de cuisine, arôme(vanilline)), sucre, huiles végétales 29%(huile de colza, huile de colza totalement hydrogénée), noisettes, émulsifiants (lécithines, mono - et di-glycérides d'acides gras), sel minéral (orthophosphatedicalcique), cacao en poudre fortement dégraissé, antioxydants (palmitate de L-ascorbyle, alpha-tocophérol), arôme(vanilline).

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