Why is Fabuleuses madeleines à la vanille classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, and two food‑grade additives: calcium phosphates (E341) used as a raising agent and sodium carbonates (E500) as a leavening aid, both of which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 29 g of sugars per 100 g, the madeleine can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.47 g of salt is moderate and may be acceptable for most hypertensive diets but should still be counted toward daily sodium limits.

Is Fabuleuses madeleines à la vanille suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No. The main ingredient is French wheat flour, which contains gluten, and the product is also labeled with a gluten allergen, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

L'appétisserie

Fabuleuses madeleines à la vanille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fabuleuses madeleines à la vanille are organic French madeleines made with wheat flour, cane sugar, rapeseed oil and free-range eggs, and they belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, refined flour and two food additives (E341 calcium phosphates and E500 sodium carbonates). Nutritionally they are high in fat (25 g) and sugars (29 g) per 100 g, moderate in saturated fat (2.2 g) and salt (0.47 g), and provide 452 kcal, which is higher in fat but lower in salt than typical sweet snack averages.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal452 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this madeleine contains markedly more fat (25 g vs 17.65 g) and slightly more sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g) per 100 g, while its salt level (0.47 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé bio française, Sucre de canne bio, Huile de colza bio, OEufs bio de poules élevées en plein air* 21,5%, Sirop de blé bio, Arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels bio (contient alcool), Poudres à lever: phosphates de calcium, carbonates de sodium. Sel, Grains de vanille bio. fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise aussi : lait, fruits à coque et soja. *Conformément au mode de production biologique.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.