Why is Small Chocolate Caramel Tartlets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple refined ingredients such as wheat flour, milk chocolate, caramel, butter and added sugars, and it includes industrial additives like lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500) as raising agents, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4).

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

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the tartlets can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 0.63 g of salt is lower than the average snack but still contributes to overall sodium intake, so they are not ideal for a hypertension‑focused diet.

Is the presence of almonds and hazelnuts in the nougatine a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the nougatine layer contains almonds and hazelnuts, and the label reports possible traces of other nuts, so the product should be avoided by anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Bonne Maman • 250 g

Petites tartelettes Chocolat caramel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Small Chocolate Caramel Tartlets are a sweet snack classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product high in sugar (36 g), fat (22 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g. The tartlets also contain common allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and nuts, while their salt level is modest at 0.63 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these tartlets have roughly 30% more sugar, 25% more total and saturated fat, and about 17% higher calories, while their salt content is around two‑thirds lower than the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre, chocolat au lait 23% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), caramel 18% (sirop de glucose, sirop de sucre inverti, beurre, lait concentré sucré. sel. sucre, émulsifiant lécithines de tournesol, arôme naturel), sucre, beurre, farine de blé complète, huile de colza, nougatine 1% (sucre, amandes, noisettes), beurre pâtissier, œufs frais, sirop de sucre inverti, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et acide citrique, arôme naturel de vanille, sel. Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque et de graines de sésame.

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