Why is Galette moelleuse chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as added sugars, refined vegetable oil, wheat flour and a suite of industrial additives; the label lists soy lecithin (E322), glycerol (E422), sodium carbonates (E500) and sodium citrates (E331) as the primary additives, along with emulsifier, stabiliser and flavouring agents.

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

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the galette delivers a rapid glucose load that can spike blood sugar, making it unsuitable for a diabetic meal plan unless consumed in very small portions, while its 0.81 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the average sugary snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if eaten regularly.

Is the soy lecithin in this galette a concern for people with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list; even though it is highly refined, trace soy proteins can remain, so people with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid this product.

St Michel • 180 g

Galette moelleuse chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This St Michel Galette moelleuse chocolat au lait is a sugary snack and biscuit‑cake (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes). It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with a high sugar content of 28 g per 100 g and overall high fat, while its salt (0.81 g) and saturated fat (4.4 g) are below the average for similar snacks. The product is palm‑oil free, uses French wheat flour and contains several additives such as soy lecithin, glycerol, sodium carbonate and citrates, and it presents common allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, soy) together with possible traces of nuts and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (per 100 g), this galette contains roughly the same amount of sugar (28 g vs 28.98 g), but considerably less saturated fat (4.4 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.81 g vs 1.98 g), while providing only 0.9 g of fiber versus the typical 3.07 g.

Ingredients

Oeufs 21%, huile de colza, sucre, farine de blé 17%, chocolat au lait 10% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), stabilisant : glycérol, lait écrémé en poudre, fécule, poudres à lever: carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), sel, arôme.Traces éventuelles de : fruits à coque, graines de sésame.

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