Why is Le Trouvillais pommes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, cream and several industrial ingredients such as dried apple pieces with fruit-derived sugars, a citric-acid stabiliser (E330) and a natural apple flavour; the combination of these processed components and the presence of an additive places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of Le Trouvillais pommes affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

With 31 g of sugar and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by individuals managing diabetes, hypertension or heart-related conditions.

Are the egg yolk powder and skimmed milk in this biscuit a concern for consumers with egg or dairy allergies?

Yes; the product lists eggs (including egg-yolk powder) and milk among its allergens, so anyone allergic to egg proteins or dairy should avoid it.

Biscuiterie de l'Abbaye • 150 g

le trouvillais. pommes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le Trouvillais pommes is a shortbread biscuit with butter, dried apples, and Isigny AOP cream, produced in Normandy, France, sold in 150 g packs. It belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes category, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with high sugar (31 g/100 g) and saturated fat (16 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.41 g/100 g). While it provides some fiber (2 g) and a modest protein amount (5.3 g), its high energy density (501 kcal/100 g) and presence of allergens (eggs, gluten, milk) make it a treat best consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal501 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g), markedly more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (16 g vs 7.8 g), but less salt (0.41 g vs 1.98 g) and offers lower fiber and protein while delivering higher calories.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, beurre de Normandie 25,5%, crème fraiche AOP 5%, pommes séchées sucrées 2,7% [pommes 1,8% (équivalent à 6,9% de pommes fraiches), sucres extraits de fruits, farine riz, acidifiant: acide citrique)], jaunes d'œufs en poudre, arome naturel de pomme, sel marin, lait écrémé, œufs entiers.

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