Why is Galette du Cotentin pur beurre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, sugar, butter, whole eggs, whey powder, malt extract and several leavening agents, which are typical of industrially formulated foods; it includes the additives E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) that act as raising agents, making it fall into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol; the modest 0.43 g of salt is below hypertension thresholds, but the overall energy density (482 kcal) and saturated-fat level make it unsuitable for regular consumption by diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Is the wheat flour in this biscuit a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; the ingredient list shows wheat flour (61.5 % of the formula) and the product is labelled with the gluten allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 375 g

Galette du Cotentin pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galette du Cotentin pur beurre is a French shortbread biscuit made with wheat flour, butter, sugar, eggs and milk, produced by Carrefour Reflets de France and sold in 375 g plastic trays and bags. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA 4, reflecting its high levels of fat (19 g), saturated fat (13 g) and calories (482 kcal) per 100 g, while sugar (27 g) and salt (0.43 g) are moderate compared with typical shortbread cookies. The product also lists allergens (eggs, gluten, milk) and contains three food additives (E450 diphosphates, E500 sodium carbonate and E503 ammonium carbonate), confirming its ultra-processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average shortbread cookie (≈28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt and 418 kcal per 100 g), this biscuit has slightly less sugar but considerably more total fat, saturated fat and calories, while its salt content is lower.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 61,5 g*, sucre 23 g*, _beurre_ 21,9 g*, _œufs_ entiers, _lactosérum_ en poudre, extrait de malt d'_orge_, sel, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, poudres à lever : diphosphates - carbonates de sodium - carbonates d'ammonium. Peut contenir des traces de graines de sésame, de fruits à coque et de soja. *Quantité utilisée pour la préparation de 100g de produit fini. Farine, sucre et beurre origine France.

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