Why is Galettes Bretonnes au bon beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter, eggs and raising agents, which together place it in NOVA group 4. The listed additives are sodium carbonates (E500) and diphosphates (E450), both used as leavening agents.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 28 grams of sugar and 14 grams of saturated fat per 100 grams, the biscuit can raise blood glucose levels and increase LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or lactose‑free diets?

No, the biscuit contains butter, milk powder, eggs and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not lactose‑free.

Pleyben • 130 g (16 galettes)

Galettes Bretonnes au bon beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galettes Bretonnes au bon beurre are traditional buttery shortbread biscuits classified as sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed, with high levels of fat, saturated fat and sugars, and it contains butter, eggs, milk powder, wheat flour and added salt. It is produced in France using French butter and eggs and offers some protein and fiber while remaining low in salt and free from preservatives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal493 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average shortbread biscuits, this product contains higher fat, saturated fat and calories, but slightly lower sugar and markedly lower salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 56%, sucre, beurre (lait) 23%, oeuf entier frais plein air 5%, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium - diphosphates, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir des traces de soja et de fruits à coque.

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