Why is Sables caramel-noisette au chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system marks foods that are formulated mainly from industrial ingredients, contain additives, and have undergone extensive processing; this shortbread includes refined wheat flour, milk‑based chocolate, caramel, and a range of additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this shortbread affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 34 g of sugars and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol levels, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular risk; occasional small portions are the only reasonable way to include it in such diets.

Is this shortbread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or allergen‑free diets?

No. The formulation contains wheat flour (gluten), milk, eggs, hazelnuts and traces of soy, so it does not meet vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free or nut‑free criteria and should be avoided by anyone with those dietary restrictions.

Picard • 90 g

Sablés caramel-noisette au chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sables caramel-noisette au chocolat au lait are French shortbread biscuits that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and per 100 g provides 34 g of sugars, 27 g of fat (15 g saturated), 6.7 g of protein, 3 g of fiber and 0.41 g of salt, while containing allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk, nuts and soy. Although it offers a rich chocolate‑hazelnut flavor, its high energy density and processed nature mean it should be enjoyed only occasionally as a treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal per 100 g), this shortbread contains 34 g sugar, 27 g fat, 15 g saturated fat and 516 kcal, exceeding the averages on sugar, fat, saturated fat and energy while providing less salt.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), chocolat au LAIT 25% (sucre, beurre de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), beurre (LAIT), sucre, éclat de NOISETTE grillée 5,5%, éclat de caramel au beurre salé (LAIT) et à la Fleur de sel de Guérande 5,5% [sucre, sirop de glucose, crème fraîche (LAIT), beurre demi-sel (LAIT), LAIT écrémé en poudre, Fleur de sel de Guérande], sucre de canne, amidon de BLÉ (GLUTEN), jaune d'OEUF en poudre, poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium), Sel de Guérande, OEUF entier en poudre, LAIT écrémé en poudre. Produit élaboré dans un atelier qui utilise soja, autres fruits à coque, sésame.

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