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

The snack uses refined wheat flour, added butter, cheese, and a variety of seasonings that are mixed, rolled, baked and coated with oil, which are typical steps of ultra‑processed foods; it contains the additives E160c (paprika extract for colour) and E330 (citric acid as an acidifier).

How does the high saturated‑fat and salt content of Palmiers Olives affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 17.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, while the 3.23 g of salt contributes to higher blood pressure; although the sugar is low, the overall energy density and fat profile make it unsuitable as a regular choice for diabetes or hypertension management.

Is Palmiers Olives suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No, the product contains butter, Emmental cheese and milk‑derived colour, so it is not vegan or dairy‑free, and it is made with wheat flour, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; it also carries traces of nuts, sesame and soy.

Bouton d'or,Les Créations • 100 g

Palmiers Olives

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Palmiers Olives are savory, butter‑based puff pastry snacks flavored with black olives, wheat flour, butter, Emmental cheese and a blend of herbs and spices. They belong to the salty snacks/appetizers group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 classification, reflecting high levels of fat (26.6 g per 100 g), saturated fat (17.5 g) and salt (3.23 g) alongside low sugar. The product also contains several allergens such as gluten, milk, eggs, nuts, sesame and soy, and includes the additives E160c (paprika extract) and E330 (citric acid).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal495 kcal

Fat26.6 g

Saturated Fat17.5 g

Carbohydrates53.8 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (23.6 g fat, 5.1 g saturated fat, 3.8 g sugars and 52 g salt per 100 g), this palmier provides more fat and saturated fat, slightly less sugar, and markedly lower salt.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé,_ beurre* 29%, emmental* râpé, mélange d'olives noires 5.5% (olives noires 90.2%, sel, huile de colza, acidifiant : acide citrique), sel, huile de colza, levure, arôme, mélange de plantes aromatiques et de légumes déshydratés (dont ail et oignon), poivre noir, colorant : extrait de paprika. * dont _lait

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