Why is Petit beurre pocket classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter concentrate and several leavening agents, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; it includes the additives citric acid (E330), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503) as well as a flavoring.

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

With 19 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure, so it should be consumed only in limited portions by hypertensive individuals.

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

Yes; wheat flour makes up about 64 % of the formulation and contains gluten, so the biscuit is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet, such as those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Chabrior • 300 g

Petit beurre pocket - 300g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre pocket is a 300 g buttery shortbread snack produced in Brittany and marketed by Chabrior and Intermarché, bearing Sustainable Farming and UTZ Certified labels. Nutritionally, it belongs to the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; it provides 19 g of sugars, 1 g of salt, and 8.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g, alongside 2.3 g of fiber and 7.1 g of protein. Positive aspects include the absence of palm oil and the presence of wheat fiber, while negatives are the high added sugars, several additives (E330, E500, E503) and allergens such as gluten, eggs and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal446 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.9 g

Trans Fat0.30 g

Monounsaturated Fat3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), Petit beurre pocket contains significantly less sugar (19 g), less total fat (12 g) and less salt (1 g), though its saturated fat (8.2 g) is slightly above the category average of 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 64%, sucre, beurre concentré (dont lait)11,25% (soit 13,5% en beurre reconstitué), amidon de blé, poudre de lait écrémé, fibre de blé, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium - carbonates de sodium, oeufs, extrait de malt d'orge, sirop de glucose, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme.

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