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

The product is marked as NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients, contains added sugars, palm oil, and multiple industrial additives such as the emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), the preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), the colourant E171 (titanium dioxide), the antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid), the humectant E420 (sorbitol) and the stabiliser E472e (esterified fatty acids), all of which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is not recommended for people managing diabetes, while its salt level (0.63 g per 100 g) is lower than average but the overall high calorie and sugar load can still contribute to weight gain and increased blood pressure in hypertensive individuals if consumed frequently.

Is the wheat gluten in PANDORINO Cacao a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and added wheat gluten, so it is not gluten-free and should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

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PANDORINO Cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

PANDORINO Cacao is a chocolate-flavored brioche snack that falls into the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4), featuring high added sugar (24 g per 100 g), palm oil, several emulsifiers, preservatives and the allergens eggs, milk, soy and wheat gluten. Although it provides a modest 2 g of dietary fibre and relatively low salt (0.63 g per 100 g), the overall nutritional profile is dominated by sugar and moderate fat, making it suitable only as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal381 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate brioche contains about 24 g of sugar per 100 g - significantly higher than the category average of 16.6 g - while its salt (0.63 g) and saturated fat (2.9 g) are well below the typical levels.

Ingredients

Crème de cacao (42 %) [sirop de glucose-fructose, graisse de palme, sucre, eau, cacao dégraissé en poudre (9 %)(*), _lactosérum_ en poudre (_lait_), émulsifiant: E471, conservateur: E202 et colorant: E171], farine de _blé_, sucre, graisse de palme, blanc d’_œuf_, _œuf_, sirop de glucose-fructose, levure, humectant: sorbitol, lactosérum en poudre (_lait_), huiles végétales (tournesol, _soja_) en proportion variable, émulsifiants: E471 et E472e, sel, arômes, _gluten de blé_, agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique et colorant: caroténoïdes. (*) % exprimés sur la crème.

84%

35%

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