Why is Shortcrust pastry classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled ultra-processed because it uses refined wheat flour, added butterfat and ethyl alcohol, ingredients that are industrially processed and not typically found in homemade dough. The only listed additive is E1510, an ethyl alcohol used as a preservative or flavor enhancer.

How does the saturated fat and salt content in this shortcrust pastry affect a heart-healthy diet?

The high saturated fat (12 g per 100 g) can raise LDL cholesterol levels, while the moderate salt (0.93 g per 100 g) contributes to sodium intake; together they may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease if the pastry is consumed frequently, so it should be eaten in moderation.

Is the wheat flour in this pastry a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the pastry contains 55% wheat flour, which provides gluten and makes the product unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour • 230 g

Pâte brisée

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Shortcrust pastry is a ready-to-roll shortcrust dough classified in the Cereals and potatoes group, composed mainly of wheat flour, water, butterfat and a few minor ingredients. It bears a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with low sugar (1.5 g per 100 g) but high saturated fat (12 g per 100 g) and a moderate salt level (0.93 g per 100 g). The pastry also contains gluten, dairy and the additive ethyl alcohol (E1510), which may be problematic for gluten-intolerant or vegan consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal379 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical shortcrust pastry average of 9 g sugar, 6.9 g total fat and 3 g salt per 100 g, this product contains only 1.5 g sugar and 0.93 g salt but a higher fat level, driven by its 17% butterfat, making it lower in sugar and salt but richer in fat.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 55%, eau, _beurre_ concentré 17%, alcool éthylique, sel, jus de citron concentré, levure désactivée.

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