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

The snack includes added sugar, butter, wheat flour and several food‑industry additives such as glycerol (E422) as a stabiliser, mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) as an emulsifier, and ammonium carbonates (E503) as a raising agent, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of these madeleines affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while 12 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, so it should be limited for those monitoring sugar or heart health.

Is the butter used in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Butter is a dairy‑derived fat that contains trace amounts of milk proteins; it may be tolerated by many lactose‑intolerant individuals but can trigger reactions in people with a milk allergy, and the product also lists eggs and gluten as allergens.

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Madeleines longues pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Madeleines longues pur beurre are French long butter madeleines classified as a sweet snack within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. The product is high in sugar (23 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g, contains moderate salt (0.69 g), low fiber (1 g) and receives a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its ultra‑processed NOVA 4 status. Despite these drawbacks, it achieves an Eco‑score of A thanks to French‑origin ingredients and a relatively low environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal432 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these madeleines contain less sugar and salt but higher total fat and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 35%, sucre, BEURRE patissier 16%, OEUFS entiers de poules elevees en plein air 14%, stabilisant : glycerol, émulsifiant : E471, sel, poudre a lever : carbonates d'ammonium.

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