Why is Biscuits Galettes bretonnes pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are made from refined wheat flour, concentrated butter, added sugars and several leavening agents, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E450 (diphosphates of sodium), E450i (sodium diphosphate), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and the 1.4 g of salt contributes to blood pressure, posing challenges for hypertension management.

Is the egg content in these biscuits a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes; the recipe includes both egg yolk (2 %) and whole eggs (1.9 %), and the butterfat is derived from milk, so anyone allergic to eggs should avoid these biscuits, and they may also contain trace amounts of mustard and soy.

U • 250 g

Biscuits Galettes bretonnes pur beurre 2 paquets

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Galettes bretonnes pur beurre are traditional shortbread cookies made in France, sold in a 250 g pack of two packets. They belong to the Sugary snacks group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 480 kcal, 20 g fat (12 g saturated), 30 g sugars, 1.4 g salt and 6.1 g protein per 100 g, offering a rich buttery taste but a high level of sugar and saturated fat. The formulation includes butterfat, wheat flour, eggs and milk, and contains additives E450, E450i, E500 and E503, while declaring allergens for eggs, gluten and milk and possible traces of mustard and soy.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average shortbread cookie, this product has slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g), noticeably more total fat (20 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is lower (1.4 g vs 1.98 g) and its carbohydrates are higher (68 g vs 59.61 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 52%, sucre, BEURRE concentré (LAIT) 18%, amidon de BLE, jaune d'OEUF* 2%, OEUFS* 1,9%, poudres à lever : diphosphates de sodium - carbonates de sodium - carbonates d'ammonium, sel, LAIT écrémé en poudre. *issus de poules élevées en plein air. traces éventuelles de moutarde et de soja

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