Why is Tartelette au citron et farine d'épeautre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as cane sugars, butterfat, and leavening agents with several food‑grade additives. Its label lists E330 (citric acid), E341 (calcium phosphates), E440a (pectin), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E501 (potassium carbonate) among the five additives used to control acidity, texture and leavening.

How does the high sugar content in this tartlet affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43 g of sugar per 100 g, the tartlet can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its low salt (0.13 g) does not pose a direct hypertension risk but the overall high carbohydrate load remains a concern for blood‑pressure control.

Based on its ingredients, is this tartlet suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the tartlet contains butter, eggs and wheat‑based flours, which exclude it from vegan and gluten‑free diets, and its high carbohydrate content (67 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto. All ingredients are pork‑free, so it may be acceptable for halal consumers, but certification is not listed.

U, U Bio • 125 g

Tartelette au citron et farine d'épeautre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tartelette au citron et farine d'épeautre is an organic French sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high added sugars (43 g per 100 g), saturated fat (8.2 g per 100 g) and the presence of five food additives, while offering a modest amount of fiber (3.6 g) and low salt (0.13 g). The product is made with spelt and wheat flour, butter, eggs and lemon puree, is certified organic, contains no palm oil, and is packaged in a mix of plastic and cardboard that is partly recyclable.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal421 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this tartlet contains considerably more sugar, slightly less total fat and much lower salt, but its saturated‑fat level is a bit above the typical average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE (EPEAUTRE)* (France) 34%, sucre de canne*, sucre mi-blanc de canne*, BEURRE pâtissier*, OEUFS*, purée de citron* 6,3%, purée de pomme*, arôme naturel de citron*, huile de colza*, farine de BLE*, poudres à lever : phosphates de calcium, carbonates de sodium, acidifiant : acide citrique, gélifiant : pectines, correcteur d'acidité : carbonates de potassium, caramel (sucre*, eau). Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque et de soja. *ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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