Why is Tarte aux noix et noix de pecan classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The tart is considered ultra‑processed because it uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, powdered pastry cream, glucose syrup and several industrial additives. The label lists five additives: citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440), diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500).

How does the high sugar content of this tart affect a diabetic diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the tart can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes unless intake is strictly limited and accounted for within their carbohydrate budget.

Is the presence of walnuts, pecans and almonds in this tart a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains walnut pieces, pecan nuts, and powdered almonds, all of which are tree nuts; individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it, and the label also notes possible cross‑contamination with other nuts.

Picard • 75 g

Tarte aux noix et noix de pecan

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tarte aux noix et noix de pecan is a frozen sweet tart classified in the “Pizza pies and quiches” composite food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of five food additives. While it offers modest fiber and low salt compared with typical sweet snacks, it is high in sugar, total and saturated fat, and calories, and provides limited protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal415 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack category, this tart contains about five times more sugar (23 g vs 4.1 g), roughly double the fat (24 g vs 11.4 g) and saturated fat (10 g vs 4.9 g), but only one‑quarter of the typical salt level (0.5 g vs 2.2 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), eau, sucre, OEUF entier (liquide, pasteurisé) 10,7%, beurre concentré (LAIT) 10,7%, morceau de NOIX 7%, préparation pour crème pâtissière en poudre [sucre, amidon de BLE (GLUTEN), lactosérum (LAIT), crème en poudre (LAIT), LAIT écrémé en poudre, stabilisants (gomme xanthane, farine de graines de caroube), colorant: extrait de carotte], NOIX DE PÉCAN 3,7%, NOIX en poudre 2,1%, AMANDE en poudre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever (diphosphates, carbonates de sodium), sirop de glucose, sel, gélifiant : pectines, acidifiant : acide citrique. Peut contenir des traces de: soja, autres fruits à coque.

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