Why is St Hubert 41 classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because its formulation relies on refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavorings, preservatives and colourants rather than whole foods; the label lists additives E1422 (thickener/acid regulator), E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), E476 (sorbitan monostearate), E202 (potassium sorbate), E270 (lactic acid), E331 (iii) (sodium citrate) and the natural colour beta-carotene (E160a).

Is the buttermilk in this product a concern for people with milk allergies?

Yes, buttermilk is derived from dairy and the ingredient list explicitly mentions milk (buttermilk) and milk-derived butterfat, so the spread is not safe for anyone who must avoid milk proteins or lactose.

Based on the ingredients, is this spread suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free?

The product contains dairy (buttermilk and butterfat) and therefore is not vegan or halal for those requiring only plant-based or permissible animal ingredients; however, its high fat (about 41% fat) and very low carbohydrate content make it compatible with a keto diet, and it does not list any gluten-containing cereals, so it is effectively gluten-free.

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Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

St Hubert 41 is a 500 g light spreadable margarine marketed as a low-fat vegetable-based fat and sauce (PNNS group 'Fat and sauces'). It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, containing several additives such as emulsifier E471, thickener E1422, preservative E202, acidity regulators E331 (iii) and E270, and the colour beta-carotene (E160a). While it provides only 2 g of sugar per 100 g (below the average for spreads) and a modest 0.4 g of salt (slightly above the average), it is high in total and saturated fats and lists milk-derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for dairy-allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal392 kcal

Fat41 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Monounsaturated Fat16 g

Polyunsaturated Fat6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (about 76.6 g fat, 3.7 g sugar and 0.38 g salt per 100 g), St Hubert 41 contains about 41 g fat (considerably lower), 2 g sugar (lower) and 0.4 g salt (slightly higher), positioning it as a reduced-fat yet still salty option.

Ingredients

Babeurre (LAIT), huiles et stéarine végétales 36% (colza, coco, karité), LAIT écrémé réhydraté, eau, BEURRE concentré 3%, épaississant (E1422), émulsifiants (mono et diglycérides d'acide gras, E476), sel, correcteurs d'acidité (E331(iii), acide lactique), arômes (LAIT), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), colorant (bêta-carotène).

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