Why is Sablé pur beurre cœur saveur caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, concentrated butter, added sugars, several leavening agents and stabilisers, and it includes eight approved food additives – citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), calcium citrate (E333), sodium alginate (E401), glycerol (E422), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503). The presence of multiple industrial ingredients and additives, along with refined sugars and fats, places it in the highest NOVA category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this shortbread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; the 0.87 g of salt is moderate and below the average snack level, but regular consumption can still contribute to overall sodium intake, which may be problematic for hypertension when combined with other sources.

Is this caramel‑centered shortbread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

No; it contains wheat flour (gluten), butter and milk‑derived ingredients, and eggs, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (62 g) and sugar levels make it unsuitable for keto. It also includes animal‑derived dairy and egg ingredients, which are not permitted in strict halal certifications unless specifically approved.

Duc de Coeur, Lidl • 100 g ℮ (4× 25 g)

Sablés au beurre fourrés saveur caramel

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Product Insights

Sablé pur beurre cœur saveur caramel is a 100 g shortbread biscuit with a caramel‑flavored filling, marketed under the Lidl store brand Sondey and classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. It contains 25 g of fat (16 g saturated), 29 g of sugars, 0.87 g of salt, 6 g of protein and 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA 4 rating and listing eight food additives (E330, E331, E333, E401, E422, E450, E500, E503). While it provides quick energy, the high saturated‑fat and sugar levels, multiple additives and the presence of milk, eggs, gluten and possible traces of nuts and soy make it a less healthy choice for frequent consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal501 kcal

Fat23.7 g

Saturated Fat16.3 g

Carbohydrates61.9 g

Sugars26.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this shortbread contains markedly more fat (25 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (16 g vs 7.8 g), about the same sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g) but lower salt (0.87 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, 21,5% beurre concentré, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, humectant: glycérol; œuf* entier, lait condensé sucré (lait condensé, sucre), 2,3% beurre, sel de cuisine, 0,5% caramel (sucre, eau), lait écrémé en poudre, correcteurs d'acidité: citrates de calcium, citrates de sodium; arômes, gélifiant: alginates de sodium; acidifiant: acide citrique; poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium. *d'oeuf d'élevage en plein air.

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