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

The biscuits use refined wheat flour, added sugar, refined oil and a chemical raising agent, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; they also list two additives: E422 (glycerol, a humectant) and E503 (ammonium carbonate, a leavening agent).

How does the sugar and salt content in Madeleines longues affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid blood‑glucose rise, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.39 g of salt per 100 g is modest but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be limited for hypertension management.

Can people with egg, gluten, milk, nut or soy allergies safely consume Madeleines longues, and is the product suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

The biscuits contain whole eggs, wheat flour (gluten) and have traces of milk, nuts and soy, so they are not safe for those allergens and are unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Ker Cadélac • 220 g

Madeleines longues

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Madeleines longues are elongated, cake‑like biscuits produced by Ker Cadélac in Brittany, sold in a 220 g package and marketed as preservative‑free. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, delivering 24 g of fat, 27 g of sugars and 0.39 g of salt per 100 g, with 2.1 g of saturated fat and 5.7 g of protein. The formulation includes wheat flour, colza oil, whole eggs and two additives (E422 glycerol and E503 ammonium carbonate), and traces of milk, nuts, soy and gluten, making it high in calories and sugar while low in fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, its sugar (27 g) is slightly below the 28.98 g mean, but its fat (24 g) and energy (469 kcal) are markedly higher, while salt (0.39 g) and saturated fat (2.1 g) are well under the typical 1.98 g and 7.8 g levels.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 32,8% - Sucre-Huile de colza - ŒEUFS entiers 16.7% (origine UE]- Stabilisant: glycérol-Sirop de glucose-Sel-Arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels - Poudre à lever: carbonates d'ammonium-Arôme naturel.

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