Why is La Madeleine coeur myrtille classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as invert sugar syrup, a stabiliser (glycerol), natural vanilla flavouring (containing alcohol), blueberry flavouring, raising agents (sodium carbonates and sodium citrates), a gelling agent (pectin) and a sodium citrate acidity regulator; these additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in La Madeleine coeur myrtille affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 32 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes control, while the 6.4 g of saturated fat contributes to cardiovascular risk; however, its modest salt level (0.69 g/100 g) is less likely to aggravate blood‑pressure compared with many salty snacks.

Is the egg content in La Madeleine coeur myrtille a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes; the pastry contains approximately 17 % eggs, which are listed as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

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La Madeleine coeur myrtille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

La Madeleine coeur myrtille is a French‑style filled Madeleine pastry that falls under the Sugary snacks (Biscuits and cakes) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added invert sugar syrup, flavourings, leavening agents and several food additives. While it offers a modest amount of fruit purée (about 10 % blueberry) and a soft texture, it is high in sugars (32 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6.4 g), contains common allergens (eggs, gluten, milk), and provides limited protein and fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, its sugar level of 32 g/100 g is above the 28.98 g average, its salt at 0.69 g/100 g is well below the 1.98 g average, and its saturated fat of 6.4 g/100 g is slightly lower than the typical 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre, sucre, œufs 17%, sirop de sucre inverti, purée de myrtilles 10%, beurre, huile de colza, stabilisant glycérol, arômes naturels de vanille (contient alcool) et de myrtille, poudres à lever carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), jus de citron concentré, sel, gélifiant pectines, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, soja. Tenir au sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière.

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