Why is Palets Bretons au beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the official NOVA rating is 3, the product displays the hallmarks of an ultra‑processed food, refined wheat flour, butter concentrate, added sugar, egg and milk powders, and the leavening additive ammonium carbonate (E503), which is the sole listed additive.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Palets Bretons au beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 1.15 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may worsen hypertension, so intake should be limited for these conditions.

Is the presence of butter, eggs, and wheat in Palets Bretons au beurre a concern for people with milk, egg, or gluten allergies?

Yes – the product contains butter (milk), whole egg and egg yolk, and wheat flour, which are common allergens; individuals with dairy, egg or gluten sensitivities should avoid it.

Lidl, Sondey • 250 g (2 * 125 g)

Palets Bretons pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These butter shortbread biscuits, classified as Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes, are marketed by Sondey and sold at Lidl in France, packaged in a plastic bag and cardboard box containing two 125 g pieces. They have a Nutri‑Score of E and fall in NOVA group 3 (moderately processed), delivering 23 g of sugar, 17 g of saturated fat, 1.15 g of salt and about 514 kcal per 100 g, with a modest fiber content of 3.88 g. The product offers a buttery taste and some fiber, but its high saturated fat, high sugar, and the presence of milk, egg and gluten allergens mean it should be enjoyed only as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat25.7 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates62.4 g

Sugars21.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Palets Bretons au beurre contains less sugar (23 g vs 28.98 g) and less salt (1.15 g vs 1.98 g), but its saturated fat (17 g) is more than double the average (7.8 g) and its energy (≈514 kcal) exceeds the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

57% farine de blé (Origine: France), 25,8% beurre concentré (lait), sucre, 2% auf*, 1% jaune d'œuf*, sel, poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium; lait en poudre écrémé. Traces éventuelles de soja et de fruits à coque.

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