Why is Maxi Cookie breton pur beurre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, chocolate chips and several emulsifiers and leavening agents; the declared additives are E322 (lecithins from sunflower and soy) and E503 (ammonium carbonates).

How does the high sugar and salt content in this cookie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 32 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.99 g of salt, although lower than the average for sweet snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so individuals allergic to soy should avoid this product.

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Maxi Cookie breton pur beurre - Le Guillou

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Maxi Cookie breton pur beurre is a traditional French butter-rich chocolate cookie marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks family, carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugar (32 g), fat (23 g) and saturated fat (15 g) per 100 g. While it provides a modest amount of fiber and protein, it also contains common allergens (eggs, wheat, milk, soy) and its salt content is moderate at 0.99 g, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal488 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this cookie contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g), higher fat (23 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), but its salt is below the typical 1.98 g, and it delivers more calories and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé - Sucre - Beurre 21% - Pépites de chocolat 16% (Sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiants : lécithines (tournesol, soja), arôme naturel de vanille)(origine UE et non-UE) - Jaune d'œufs 1% - Sel - Lait écrémé en poudre - Poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium.

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