Why is Petites madeleines aux œufs saint Michel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is manufactured using multiple industrial steps, includes refined ingredients such as wheat flour, rapeseed oil and refined sugar, and incorporates the raising agent ammonium carbonate (E503) as an additive; it also contains a natural vanilla flavoring that includes alcohol, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed classification.

How does the sugar and salt content of these madeleines affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the madeleines provide a rapid source of glucose that can spike blood‑sugar levels, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.4 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should consume them only in limited amounts.

Is the wheat flour and egg in these madeleines a concern for people with gluten or egg allergies?

Yes – the ingredient list includes wheat flour (a source of gluten) and eggs, both of which are declared allergens, so anyone with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or egg allergy should avoid this product.

St Michel • 400 g

Petites madeleines aux œufs saint Michel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petites madeleines aux œufs saint Michel are small, sweet bakery cakes offered as a snack and are classified under the Sugary snacks (PNNS) and Biscuits & cakes categories. They are made with organic wheat flour, rapeseed oil, free‑range eggs and contain no palm oil, but they are an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product with a Nutri‑Score of D, high sugar (27 g/100 g), moderate salt (0.4 g/100 g), low fiber and the additive ammonium carbonate (E503), and they list wheat and eggs as allergens. While the organic and free‑range credentials provide environmental benefits, the high sugar load, ultra‑processed status and allergen presence make them less suitable for health‑focused or allergy‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this madeleine contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), considerably lower saturated fat (2.4 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.4 g vs 1.98 g), but its energy density is higher at about 470 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 32,8%, huile de colza*, sucre*, œufs* 19,5%, sirop de riz*, arôme naturel de vanille* (contient alcool*), arôme naturel de vanille*, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, sel. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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