Why is Petit Beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Petit Beurre is classified as ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugar, concentrated butter, milk powder and several industrial ingredients such as leavening powders and flavorings; the listed additives are citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator and a leavening agent (E503) consisting of ammonium and sodium carbonates.

How does the sugar and salt content in Petit Beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, Petit Beurre can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, so consumption should be limited for those conditions.

Is the presence of peanuts in Petit Beurre a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes. Peanuts are listed among the possible allergens in the product, and the label indicates that traces may be present, so the biscuit is not safe for anyone with a peanut allergy.

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Petit beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit Beurre is a classic French butter biscuit that belongs to the sugary snack sub‑category of the biscuits and cakes group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugar (19 g), saturated fat (7.7 g) and salt (1.1 g) per 100 g. Positive points include the use of French wheat flour, absence of palm oil, a high Eco‑Score (A+), and the Green Dot recycling label, though it contains common allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs and peanuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal443 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7.7 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this Petit Beurre biscuit contains less sugar (19 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and lower salt (1.1 g vs 1.98 g), while its saturated fat (7.7 g) is essentially on par with the category average of 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 64%, sucre, beurre concentré (dont lait) 10,25% (soit 12,5% en beurre reconstitué), amidon de blé, poudre de lait écrémé, poudres à lever: carbonates d'ammonium carbonates de sodium, ceufs, extrait de malt d'orge, sirop de glucose, sel, acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme. Peut contenir: autres céréales contenant du gluten, arachides, soja et fruits à coque.

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