Why is Crumble aux pommes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, multiple processed thickeners and a mixture of ingredients that are not used in their natural form; the listed additives are E300 (ascorbic acid) and E415 (xanthane gum, a stabiliser).

How does the sugar and salt content in this apple crumble affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the crumble can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.1 g) poses minimal risk for hypertension but the overall high calorie and sugar load should still be limited.

Is the wheat flour (gluten) in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the crumble contains wheat flour which provides gluten; therefore it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 130 g

Crumble aux pommes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crumble aux pommes is an apple crumble snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, sold by Picard in a 130 g package. Nutritionally it delivers 229 kcal, 11 g fat (7.7 g saturated), 18 g sugars, 0.1 g salt, 2.2 g protein and 1.7 g fiber per 100 g, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 due to its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives E300 and E415. While it provides a modest amount of fruit and fiber, the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, multiple allergens (gluten, milk, celery, mustard, sesame, molluscs) and low protein make it more suitable as an occasional treat rather than a balanced snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal229 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this apple crumble has considerably less fat (11 g vs 17.6 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 2.0 g), its sugar content (18 g) is still high but below the category average of 29 g, and its saturated fat (7.7 g) is on par with the average.

Ingredients

Garniture à la pomme [morceau de pomme 52,4%, purée de pomme (pomme 8%, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), eau, sucre, beurre demi-sel (LAIT), cannelle, épaississants: farine de graines de caroube, gomme xanthane], farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), beurre (LAIT), sucre, chapelure [farine de BLE (GLUTEN), levure, huile de colza, sel]. Peut contenir des traces de: crustacés, oeuf, poisson, soja, arachide, fruit à coque, céléri, moutarde, sésame, mollusque.

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