Why is Croissant with filling classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients such as stabilizers (mono-diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerides), preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate), a gelatinizing agent (sodium alginate), emulsifiers and other minor additives, which places it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in this croissant affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the croissant can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its 0.55 g of salt contributes modestly to sodium intake but still adds to overall sodium load, so it should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredient list, is Croissant with filling suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

The product contains wheat flour (gluten), milk powder and possible egg traces, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its halal status is unclear due to potential animal‑derived additives; therefore it is not suitable for those specific dietary restrictions.

7 DAYS • e 80g

Croissant with filling

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croissant with filling is a sweet bakery item classified under the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups in the PNNS. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with a high content of fat (35 g), saturated fat (17.5 g), sugars (22.5 g) and energy (about 748 kcal per 100 g), while salt is moderate at 0.55 g. The product offers some fiber (2.4 g) and protein (6.8 g) but the excessive calories, added sugars and several additives such as mono-diglycerides, calcium propionate and potassium sorbate make it a treat best consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pastry, this croissant provides roughly 35 g fat (versus 17 g), 22.5 g sugars (versus 16.6 g), 17.5 g saturated fat (versus 8.8 g), only 0.55 g salt (versus 1.9 g) and 748 kcal energy (versus 376 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

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