Why is Petit beurre à la farine d'épeautre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined spelt flour, added cane sugar, butter, leavening powders and several processed ingredients such as powdered whole eggs and skimmed milk powder, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. It contains the food‑grade additives E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) used as raising agents.

How does the sugar and salt content in this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Its salt level (0.96 g per 100 g) is moderate and lower than many snack averages, but it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited in a hypertension‑focused diet.

Is the spelt flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. Spelt is a wheat species that contains gluten, so the biscuit is not safe for celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Petit beurre à la farine d'épeautre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre à la farine d'épeautre is a French organic sweet biscuit classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugar (20 g per 100 g), saturated fat (9.4 g per 100 g) and the presence of the additives E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate). While the spelt flour provides modest fiber (2.6 g per 100 g) and the product is fair‑trade, organic and made in France, the overall nutritional profile is relatively energy‑dense (456 kcal per 100 g) and contains allergens such as milk, eggs, gluten, nuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat9.4 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains less sugar (20 g vs 28.98 g), less total fat (14 g vs 17.65 g) and lower salt (0.96 g vs 1.98 g), but its saturated fat (9.4 g) exceeds the category average (7.8 g) and its energy (456 kcal) is slightly higher than typical.

Ingredients

Farine d'ÉPEAUTRE 62%, sucre de canne**, BEURRE (LAIT) 15%, poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium), OEUFS entiers en poudre*, LAIT écrémé en poudre*, sel marin, arôme naturel de vanille*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. **Ingrédient biologique issu du commerce équitable. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilsant des graines de sésame, fruits à coque et du soja.

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