Why is Karéléa – Tartelettes abricot classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is made from refined cereal flours, a concentrated apricot glaze and added sweeteners, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. Its additive list includes maltitols (E965) as sweetener, glycerol (E422) as stabiliser, pectins (E440a) as gelling agent, citric acid (E330) as acidity regulator, vitamin C (E300) as antioxidant, paprika extract (E160c) as colour, a natural flavouring, tocopherol‑rich extract (E306) for oxidation stability, and sodium carbonates (E500) as leavening agent.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugars and 0.28 g of salt per 100 g, the tartlets are low in both nutrients, making them a relatively safe occasional choice for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure; however, they still contain 67 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so portion control is essential to avoid spikes in blood sugar.

Is the soy‑derived tocopherol extract in this product a problem for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the tocopherol‑rich extract (E306) is sourced from soy, and the ingredient list flags soy as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this snack.

LÉA NATURE • 150 g

Karéléa - Tartelettes abricot

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Karéléa – Tartelettes abricot is a 150 g apricot‑flavored tartlet snack from LÉA NATURE, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, providing 361 kcal per 100 g with 13 g fat (2.9 g saturated), 1 g sugars, 0.28 g salt, 5.3 g protein and 3 g fiber. The product contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, eight E‑number additives, but is palm‑oil‑free and marketed as having no added sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal361 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these apricot tartlets contain dramatically less sugar, lower total and saturated fat, and far less salt while delivering slightly fewer calories.

Ingredients

Céréales (farine de blé complet, farine de blé), nappage abricot 32% (édulcorant: maltitols, stabilisant: glycérol, jus d'abricot à base de concentré 7%, gélifiant: pectines, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, colorant: extrait de paprika, arôme naturel), matières grasses végétales (huile de colza, beurre de cacao), édulcorant: maltitols, poudre de lait écrémé, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, arôme naturel, antioxydant. extrait riche en tocophérols (soja).

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