Why is Palmiers pur beurre classified in NOVA group 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a processed food made by mixing refined wheat flour, butter, sugar and adding a leavening system; the only listed additive is sodium carbonate (E500), used as a raising agent, together with deactivated yeast.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Palmiers pur beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The snack provides 19 g of sugars and 17 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by diabetics or those managing heart disease, while its 0.74 g of salt, though lower than the sugary-snack average, still adds to sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is Palmiers pur beurre suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains butter (milk), not gluten-free due to wheat flour, and not keto because of its high carbohydrate and sugar content; it may be acceptable for halal consumers as it only includes dairy, wheat, sugar and approved additives, but it lacks a specific halal certification.

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Palmiers pur beurre paquet de 100g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Palmiers pur beurre is an organic, palm-oil-free buttery puff-pastry snack classified as a sugary snack and biscuit in the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in NOVA group 3, reflecting high levels of sugars (19 g/100 g), saturated fat (17 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.74 g/100 g), and it contains gluten and milk allergens. Nevertheless, the use of French organic wheat flour and butter may appeal to consumers who value certified organic ingredients despite its low nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal515 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this palmier contains less sugar (19 g vs 28.98 g) and less salt (0.74 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly higher saturated fat (17 g vs 7.8 g) and overall fat, placing it among the less sweet but fattier options in its category.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE* 63,3%, BEURRE* (LAIT) 30,3%, sucre mi-blanc de canne*, sel marin, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, levure désactivée. traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, moutarde, oeuf et soja. * ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique

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