Why is Galettes au bon beurre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are labeled NOVA 4 because they combine several industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter, eggs and two food additives - sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503) used as leavening agents - which move the product beyond minimally processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar and 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertension management unless consumed only in very small portions as an occasional treat.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for egg-allergic individuals, and are there any gluten-free alternatives?

Yes, the presence of eggs (and wheat flour) makes the biscuits unsafe for people with egg or gluten allergies; no gluten-free version is listed, so those with such sensitivities should choose a different brand that offers egg-free or gluten-free shortbread options.

St Michel • 520 g

Galettes au bon beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galettes au bon beurre are buttery shortbread cookies produced by St Michel in France, sold in a 520 g pack of 16 individually wrapped biscuits. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added sugars, butter, eggs, raising agents and two food additives (E500 and E503). While the product offers authentic French wheat flour and pure butter and contains 2.2 g of fiber per 100 g, it is high in sugar (26 g), saturated fat (10 g) and includes common allergens (gluten, milk, eggs) and trace nuts, sesame and soy, which may limit its suitability for health-conscious diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal470 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this shortbread contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but more saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) and considerably less salt (0.87 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 66%, sucre, beurre 18%, œufs, arôme naturel, sel, poudres à lever: carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium, lait écrémé en poudre. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, graines de sésame, soja. Tenir au sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière. Fabriqué en France.

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