Why is Madeleines aux œufs frais classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the recipe includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, a glucose syrup, and three food‑grade additives – E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E450i (sodium diphosphates) and E500 (sodium carbonates) – it meets the definition of an ultra‑processed product, placing it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in these madeleines affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29.4 g of sugar and 0.84 g of salt per 100 g, the madeleines can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contribute noticeably to daily sodium intake, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive meal plans.

Is the fresh egg ingredient in these madeleines a concern for people with egg allergy or for those following a vegan diet?

Yes; the product contains whole fresh eggs (16 % of the formula) together with wheat, milk and possible nut traces, so it is not safe for egg‑allergic individuals and is unsuitable for vegans.

Chabrior • 1 kg

Madeleines aux œufs frais

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Madeleines aux œufs frais are a 1 kg pack of traditional French butter‑less sponge cakes produced by Chabrior and sold at Intermarché. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting high total sugar (29.4 g/100 g) and fat (21.3 g/100 g) with moderate salt (0.84 g/100 g) and low saturated fat (2.1 g/100 g). The formulation also lists allergens (eggs, wheat, milk, nuts) and three additives – E471 mono‑ and diglycerides, E450i diphosphates of sodium and E500 sodium carbonates – while achieving an Eco‑Score of A, indicating a relatively favorable environmental profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal444 kcal

Fat21.3 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars29.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this madeleine contains slightly more sugar (29.4 g vs 28.98 g) and noticeably more total fat (21.3 g vs 17.65 g), but significantly less saturated fat (2.1 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.84 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ (France) 34%, sucre, huile de colza, _œufs_ entiers frais (UE) 16%, sirop de glucose, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium, sel, arôme.

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Chabrior, Intermarché

500 g