Why is Les P'tits curieux barquettes aux fraises classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The barquettes are made from refined sugars, flours, fruit purees and a blend of binders and acidity regulators that are industrially manufactured, placing them in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods. The label lists three additives: calcium citrate (E333) as a acidity regulator, sodium tartrate (E335) as another acidity regulator, and pectin (E440) as a gelling agent.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 53 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack provides a rapid source of glucose that can cause blood‑sugar spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit added sugars and choose low‑glycemic foods.

Is Les P'tits curieux barquettes aux fraises suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No; the product contains eggs and wheat flours, both of which are animal‑derived and contain gluten, so it cannot be considered vegan or gluten‑free.

Bjorg • 120g

Les P'tits curieux barquettes aux fraises

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les P'tits curieux barquettes aux fraises are organic strawberry biscuit snack bars packaged in a recyclable cardboard box with a small internal plastic sleeve. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 53 g of sugars per 100 g, moderate salt (0.42 g), low saturated fat (0.7 g) and three food additives (E333, E335, E440). While the product provides dietary fiber and avoids palm oil, its very high sugar content and processing level make it best enjoyed occasionally rather than as a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal353 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this product contains about twice the sugar (53 g vs 29 g) while having much lower fat, saturated fat and salt levels.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, oeufs* 18,9%, farine complète de blé* 16%, farine de blé* 10%, purée de fraise* concentrée 9,4%, purée de pommes* 5%, sirop de blé*, jus de citron concentré*, huile de tournesol oléique*, gélifiant: pectines; correcteur d'acidité: citrate de sodium, citrate de calcium; jus de sureau concentré*, sel de mer, levure désactivée, arôme naturel de fraise. *Ingrédients biologiques. Peut contenir des traces de lait, de moutarde, de soja et de fruits à coque.

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