Why is Sablés Pavot Citron classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined organic wheat flour, rye and wheat flakes, added cane sugar, refined rapeseed oil and a mixture of leavening agents (ammonium carbonate - E503 - and sodium carbonate - E500). The use of these isolated ingredients, the presence of added sugar and the industrial leavening system place it in the ultra-processed category.

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

With 17 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control unless portion-controlled; the salt level is low at 0.2 g, so it does not significantly impact hypertension, but the overall calorie and carbohydrate load still warrant moderation.

Based on the ingredient list, is Sablés Pavot Citron suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant-derived, so the product is technically vegan and halal, but it contains wheat and rye flour and therefore is not gluten-free; the high carbohydrate content also makes it inappropriate for a strict keto regimen.

Karéléa, Léa Nature • 150 g

Sablés Pavot Citron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablés Pavot Citron are organic lemon flavored poppy seed shortbread biscuits marketed as a sweet frozen snack. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes PNNS groups, carry a Nutri-Score of B, and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to refined flours, added sugars, and leavening agents (E500, E503). Nutritionally they offer relatively high fiber (9 g) and protein (7 g) with low salt (0.2 g), but contain 17 g of sugar per 100 g and several food additives, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these biscuits contain about half the sugar (17 g vs 28.9 g), far less salt (0.2 g vs 2 g) and saturated fat (1.4 g vs 7.8 g), while providing more fiber (9.1 g vs 3.1 g) and protein (7.4 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE complet*, sucre de canne*, huile de colza*, flocons de SEIGLE*, flocons de BLE*, billettes de riz soufflé* (farine de riz*), graines de pavot* 3,6%, fibres d'acacia*, huile essentielle de citron* 0,4%, sel marin, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de LUPIN,LAIT, OEUFS, SOJA, graines de SESAME, et FRUITS A COQUE.

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