Why is Tartelette au Chocolat et au Caramel Beurre Salé classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It combines multiple refined components such as added sugars, dairy, emulsifiers, leavening agents and colourings, which places it in NOVA group 4. The listed additives are E150a (caramel colour), E322/E322i (sunflower lecithin), E440 (pectin), E450 (diphosphates) and E500 (sodium carbonates).

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this tartlet affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑health diet?

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while 17 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk; both nutrients should be limited in a heart‑healthy diet.

Is this chocolate and salted‑caramel tartlet suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

No, the tartlet contains milk, butter, cream, egg and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it incompatible with keto guidelines.

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Tartelette au Chocolat et au Caramel Beurre Salé

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a frozen chocolate and salted‑caramel tartlet made in France, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of sugar (32 g), fat (26 g) and saturated fat (17 g) per 100 g, alongside moderate salt (0.57 g) and low fiber (1.9 g). The tartlet contains common allergens (milk, eggs, gluten, nuts) and several food additives such as caramel colour (E150a), sunflower lecithin (E322), pectin (E440), diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this tartlet has higher sugar, fat and saturated‑fat levels but lower salt and fiber content.

Ingredients

Caramel au beurre salé 21,1% (sirop de glucose, beurre salé (LAIT), LAIT concentré sucré, eau, sucre, sel), farine de BLE (GLUTEN), crème (LAIT), chocolat noir 14,3% (pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant: lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, beurre concentré (LAIT), ŒUF entier de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), morceaux de NOISETTE caramélisée 2,1% (NOISETTE, sucre), eau, caramel (sucre, eau), Fleur de sel de Guérandé, gélifiant: pectines. Peut contenir des traces de: soja, autres fruits à coque.

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