Why is Gavottes fine galette caramel au beurre salé & vanille classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, multiple flavorings and a leavening agent (ammonium carbonate, listed as E503), all of which are combined in industrial processing steps, qualifying it as ultra-processed.

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

With 28.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while its 1.18 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may worsen hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the milk present in the butter and caramel a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes, milk is an ingredient in the fresh butter, the salted butter, and the caramel sauce, so anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid this biscuit.

Gavottes • 120 g

Gavottes fine galette caramel au beurre salé & vanille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gavottes fine galette caramel au beurre salé & vanille is a sweet biscuit from the Gavottes brand, classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and a nutrient profile that is high in total fat (25.8 g), saturated fat (17.3 g) and sugars (28.5 g) per 100 g, with moderate salt (1.18 g) and no dietary fiber. While it provides 5.5 g of protein and a buttery flavor, the high fat and sugar levels make it a treat best consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat25.8 g

Saturated Fat17.3 g

Carbohydrates62.9 g

Sugars28.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains markedly more total fat (25.8 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (17.3 g vs 7.8 g), slightly less sugar (28.5 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (1.18 g vs 1.98 g), and delivers higher calories (509 kcal vs 418 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, beurre frais (lait) 29%, sucre, caramel au beurre salé 5% (sirop de glucose-fructose, lait concentré sucré, beurre salé (lait), sucre, sel, eau), œuf entier frais 1.5%, arôme naturel (lait), sel, lait demi—écrémé, graines de vanille Bourbon épuisées 0.5%, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, arôme naturel de vanille.

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