Why is Lunettes à la Myrtille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, concentrated butter and several industrial ingredients, which fits the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods. Its label lists additives E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrate), E440 (fruit pectin) and E500 (sodium carbonate) used as acidity regulator, gelling agent and raising agent.

How does the high sugar content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 35 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and the added sugars increase overall calorie intake, which may exacerbate weight‑related blood‑pressure issues despite its low salt content.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the biscuit contains butter and eggs, so it is not vegan, and its wheat flour provides gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. Its high carbohydrate content (69 g per 100 g) also means it does not fit a keto diet.

La Vie Claire • 200 g

Lunettes à la Myrtille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These blueberry shortbread "Lunettes" are a sweet snack classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry an Eco‑score of A but a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, butter, and several food additives such as citric acid (E330) and pectin (E440). While they provide a modest amount of protein and low salt, they are high in sugars and saturated fat and contain egg and gluten allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal454 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat7.7 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains more sugar (35 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) while its fat and saturated fat are near typical levels and its salt is markedly lower.

Ingredients

Farine de blé *41,3%, sucre de canne*, beurre concentré*, oeufs *7,7%, sirop de glucose*, purée de myrtille* 5%, huile de tournesol*, son de blé*, arôme naturel de myrtille, sucre glace*, acidifiant: acide citrique, gélifiant : pectines de fruits, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium. *Ingrédients agricoles issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et soja.

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