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

The tartlets are made from refined wheat flour, milk chocolate, a dairy‑based filling and added palm oil, which involves multiple industrial steps such as refining, emulsifying and flavoring. The label lists additives E322 (lecithin, primarily soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) used as emulsifiers and leavening agents, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the sugar and salt content in Mini Tartelettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans. The salt level is relatively low at 0.35 g, but the overall high calorie and sugar load outweigh any benefit for a hypertension‑friendly diet.

Is the soy lecithin in Mini Tartelettes a concern for people with a soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list; individuals with a soy allergy should avoid these tartlets.

Les Malins Plaisirs • 235,8 g

Mini Tartelettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini Tartelettes are small chocolate‑filled tartlets that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. They deliver 503 kcal per 100 g, with high levels of sugar (32 g), total fat (24 g) and saturated fat (8 g), no fiber, and a moderate salt amount, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification. While they offer a rich cocoa taste, their ultra‑processed nature and elevated calorie and sugar content make them a poor choice for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet biscuit, Mini Tartelettes contain 11% more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g), 36% more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g), a slightly higher saturated fat level, only a fraction of the average salt (0.35 g vs 1.98 g), and therefore provide a higher energy value of 503 kcal versus 418 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

farine de blé, chocolat au lait 27 % (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait en poudre, petit lait en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine (soja), arômes), fourrage lacté 11 % (sucre, huile végétale (tournesol), lait entier en poudre, beurre de cacao, graisse végétale (palme), beurre, émulsifiant : lécithine (soja), arômes), graisse végétale (palme), sucre, dérivés lactés en poudre (protéines de lait et lait écrémé en poudre), lait écrémé en poudre, sirop de glucose et fructose, poudre à lever : carbonate acide de sodium, sel, arôme vanille. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque.

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