Why is 8 Croissants pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The croissants are made from refined wheat flour, added butter, egg and dairy, and include an "enhancer" blend that lists wheat flour, acerola powder and enzymes. These added substances, together with the use of refined ingredients and industrial processing steps, place the product in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in these butter croissants affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 6 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels, and 12 g of saturated fat, which may increase LDL cholesterol. While the sugar amount is lower than many pastries, the high saturated‑fat content makes frequent consumption unsuitable for diabetic or hypertensive individuals who need to limit both sugar and saturated fat.

Are these croissants suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The recipe includes Charente butter (dairy), whole‑egg liquid (egg) and wheat flour (gluten), so the product is not compatible with vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free dietary restrictions.

Picard • 440 g

8 Croissants pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

8 Butter Croissants by Picard are a frozen ready‑to‑bake pastry weighing 440 g, composed of wheat flour, Charente butter, eggs, milk, sugar, water and yeast. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Pastries PNNS groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 20 g fat (12 g saturated), 6 g sugars, 0.86 g salt and 8 g protein per 100 g. The product lists egg, gluten and milk as allergens, making it unsuitable for those avoiding these ingredients or seeking low‑fat and low‑sugar options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal357 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates36 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, these butter croissants contain about half the sugar (6 g vs 16.6 g) and less than half the salt (0.86 g vs 1.94 g), but their fat (20 g) and saturated fat (12 g) exceed typical levels.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 44% [farine de blé (gluten), gluten de blé], Beurre des Charentes AOP 24% (lait), eau, levure, sucre 4%, œuf entier liquide sucré pasteurisé issu de poule élevée en plein air (œuf, sucre liquide), sel, gluten de blé, améliorant [farine de blé (gluten), acérola en poudre, enzymes].

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