Why is Tubo sticks & bretzels classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and which additives does it contain?

The snack is made from refined wheat flour, added salt, sunflower oil, malted flour and yeast, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods. The only listed additive is sodium hydroxide (E524), used as an acidity regulator, and the product contains no palm oil.

How does the 3.6 g of salt per 100 g in this snack affect people with hypertension?

A 100 g serving provides about 60 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily sodium intake (5 g of salt). Consuming this snack regularly can significantly increase sodium intake, so individuals with high blood pressure should limit or avoid it.

Is the wheat flour in Tubo sticks & bretzels a problem for individuals with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The product contains wheat flour, which is a source of gluten, and it is labelled with a gluten allergen warning. It is not suitable for people who must follow a gluten‑free diet.

Bouton d'or, Intermarché • 300 g

Tubo sticks & bretzels

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Tubo sticks & bretzels are a 300 g package of salty snack sticks and pretzel pieces made primarily from wheat flour, salt, and sunflower oil, produced in France for the Intermarché brand. They belong to the Salty snacks category, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed product with modest protein (12 g) and fiber (3.5 g) but a high salt level of 3.6 g per 100 g. While the snack is low in sugar and saturated fat, the elevated sodium and the presence of the additive sodium hydroxide (E524) make it less suitable for low‑salt or allergen‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal385 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack (which contains about 3.9 g sugar, 23 g fat and 53 g salt per 100 g), this product provides roughly half the sugar, one‑eighth the fat and a fraction of the salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sel 3%, huile de tournesol 1,6%, farine de blé malté, levure, correcteur d'acidité : hydroxyde de sodium.

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