Why is Carrés d’epeautre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bars are made from refined spelt flour, dark chocolate, added sugars, butter and leavening agents, all of which undergo industrial processing; the only listed food‑grade additives are the raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate), E500i (ammonium carbonate), E503 (sodium bicarbonate) and E503i (ammonium bicarbonate), which place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Carrés d’epeautre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its low salt level (0.3 g) is unlikely to aggravate hypertension; however, the overall high calorie and fat content still demands moderation for cardiovascular health.

Is the spelt flour in Carrés d’epeautre a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, spelt is a wheat relative that contains gluten; therefore the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Carrés d’epeautre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Carrés d’epeautre are organic, fair‑trade chocolate spelt squares marketed as a sweet snack and belong to the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of fat (22 g), saturated fat (9.2 g), added sugars (≈30 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.3 g), while also offering 3.7 g of fiber and 7.6 g of protein from whole‑grain spelt and dark chocolate. It contains milk, eggs, nuts and soy traces, uses butter and several food‑grade additives (E500, E500i, E503, E503i), making it unsuitable for strict vegan or allergen‑free diets despite its organic and fair‑trade credentials.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal474 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, these spelt squares contain less sugar (26 g vs 28.9 g) and much less salt (0.3 g vs 2 g), but they are higher in fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (9.2 g vs 7.8 g) and provide more calories (474 kcal vs 418 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farine d'ÉPEAUTRE T65* 47%, chocolat noir** 25% (sucre de canne**, pâte de cacao**, beurre de cacao**), sucre de canne**, huile de colza*, BEURRE* (LAIT), sel marin, poudres à lever (carbonate d'ammonium et de sodium), arôme naturel de vanille*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.**Ingrédients biologiques issus du commerce équitable. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant des graines de şésame, fruits à coque, oeufs et du soja.

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