Why is La madeleine raspberry heart classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, sugar, invert sugar syrup, butter, egg and other processed ingredients, and it includes several additive codes: E331 (sodium citrate), E422 (glycerol), E440 (pectin) and E500 (sodium carbonate), as well as a vanilla flavour that contains alcohol, which together place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the madeleine can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans, while its 0.69 g of salt adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people monitoring blood pressure, although the salt level is lower than the average sugary snack.

Is La madeleine raspberry heart suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No; it contains butter, eggs and milk, so it is not vegan, it has high carbohydrates and sugar which disqualify it from keto, it includes wheat flour so it is not gluten-free, and the vanilla flavour contains alcohol, which may make it unsuitable for strict halal requirements.

Bonne Maman • 300 g

La madeleine cœur framboise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

La madeleine raspberry heart from Bonne Maman is a 300 g French madeleine filled with raspberry jam, classified as a Sugary snack and a Biscuit-and-Cake (pnns_groups 1 = Sugary snacks; pnns_groups 2 = Biscuits and cakes). It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar content (32 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (6.5 g per 100 g), modest salt (0.69 g per 100 g), several additives (E331, E422, E440, E500) and allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, possible traces of nuts and soy). Positive aspects include real raspberry puree, butter and non-palm colza oil, no artificial colourings, and a Made-in-France label, while the high sugar and added additives limit its health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this madeleine contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but less saturated fat (6.5 g vs 7.8 g), less salt (0.69 g vs 1.98 g) and roughly half the fiber (1.4 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre, sucre, œufs 17%, sirop de sucre inverti, purée de framboises 12%, beurre, huile de colza, stabilisant glycérol, arômes naturels de vanille (contient alcool) et de framboise, poudres à lever: carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), sel, jus de citron concentré, gélifiant : pectines. Traces éventuelles de: fruits à coque, soja.

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