Why is Galette des Rois à la Pomme classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It combines refined wheat flour, added dextrose, glucose syrup, multiple sweeteners, a stabiliser (glycerol), an emulsifier (L‑cysteine) and other processed ingredients, which places it in the NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E422 (glycerol), E920 (L‑cysteine) and a generic E14xx additive.

How does the sugar and salt content in Galette des Rois à la Pomme affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the average snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size.

Based on its ingredients, is Galette des Rois à la Pomme suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains butter, fresh eggs and milk proteins, making it unsuitable for vegans, it has high carbohydrate content that conflicts with keto guidelines, it includes wheat flour so it is not gluten‑free, and it lacks halal certification despite not containing pork.

Brioche Pasquier • 400 g

Galette des Rois à la Pomme

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Galette des Rois à la Pomme is a traditional French puff‑pastry king cake marketed as a sweet snack and belongs to the Sugary Snacks and Biscuits & Cakes groups. Per 100 g it provides 389 kcal, 19 g fat (13 g saturated), 20 g sugars, 0.8 g salt and 4 g protein, which means it is lower in sugar, salt and calories than the average snack but higher in saturated fat and lower in fiber and protein. Its Nutri‑Score is E, reflecting the high saturated fat and modest fiber, and it is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product that contains additives such as glycerol (E422), L‑cysteine (E920) and an unspecified E14xx additive, while declaring egg, wheat and milk as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this apple king cake contains less sugar, salt and calories but more saturated fat and less protein.

Ingredients

Fourrage aux pommes 45% [morceaux de pommes fraîches 18%, purée de pommes 3,4%, dextrose. sirop de glucose, sucre, farine de blé, stabilisant : glycérol, beurre pâtissier, épaississant amidon modifié, jus concentré de citron, arôme naturel de pomme) - Farine de BLE 33% - beurre pâtissier - Lactosérum (lait) et protéines de lait en poudre - œufs frais - Sel - Agent de traitement de la farine : L-cystéine.

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