Why is Guet Apens classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that have undergone multiple industrial steps and contain added substances such as refined sugars, isolated fats, and emulsifiers. Guet Apens combines refined wheat flour, palm and rapeseed oils, added sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, and several food‑grade additives (E322 lecithin, E322i lecithin variant, E341 calcium phosphates, E500 sodium carbonate, and E503 ammonium carbonate), which together trigger the ultra‑processed label.

How does the high sugar content of Guet Apens affect a diabetic or blood‑sugar‑controlled diet?

With 32 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuits deliver a rapid glucose load that can raise blood‑sugar levels sharply; therefore they are not suitable for people managing diabetes or trying to limit added sugars, and should be consumed only occasionally as an indulgence.

Are wheat, milk, eggs and soy in Guet Apens a problem for people with gluten, dairy or soy allergies?

Yes. The product lists wheat flour and gluten, milk‑derived whey powder, egg powder and soy lecithin, all of which are among the major allergens; anyone with celiac disease, dairy intolerance, egg allergy or soy sensitivity should avoid these biscuits.

LU, Mondelez • 105 g

Guet Apens

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Guet Apens are French chocolate‑hazelnut filled shortbread biscuits marketed as sweet snacks. The product delivers 513 kcal per 100 g, with 32 g sugars, 28 g total fat (11 g saturated), 5.1 g protein, 3.6 g fiber and 0.27 g salt, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and gives it a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting a low nutritional rating. It is free from added preservatives and colourings, but it contains common allergens (eggs, milk, wheat, soy) and palm oil, raising concerns for allergy sufferers and sustainability‑mindful consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal513 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.94 g), almost double the fat (28 g vs 17.66 g) and higher saturated fat (11 g vs 7.79 g), while its salt (0.27 g) is far below the typical 2.01 g, and it provides slightly more fiber but less protein than the category averages.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de BLÉ 30 %, huiles végétales (palme, colza en proportion variable), cacao maigre en poudre 6,5 %, BEURRE concentré, amidon de maïs, sirop de glucose-fructose, lactosérum en poudre (de LAIT), poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium, phosphates de calcium, carbonates de sodium), émulsifiants (lécithines de SOJA), OEUFS en poudre, sel, gluten de BLÉ, arômes, levure en poudre.

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