Why is Tartelette goût framboise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The tartlet is made from refined wheat flour, multiple syrups, palm fat and a range of processing aids; it includes the additives E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrates), E440 (pectin), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the high sugar and moderate salt levels in this tartlet affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 35 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while the 0.48 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension when consumed frequently.

Is the palm fat used in this product a concern for sustainability or for consumers avoiding animal‑derived ingredients?

Palm fat is a plant‑based ingredient, so it does not affect vegans, but its production is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss; the product’s Eco‑Score reflects this impact, and environmentally conscious consumers may prefer alternatives without palm oil.

Carrefour Classic, Carrefour • 150 g

Tartelette goût framboise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tartelette goût framboise is a raspberry‑flavored sweet biscuit/tartlet marketed by Carrefour Classic, falling in the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 35 g sugars, 7.5 g saturated fat and 0.48 g salt per 100 g, along with added palm fat and several food additives, while providing 4.7 g protein and 1.8 g fibre. Despite its high sugar and salt content, the product earns an Eco‑Score of B thanks to its French wheat origin and recyclable cardboard‑plastic packaging, though consumers should be aware of egg, gluten and milk traces.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal438 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (35 g/100 g) is about 21 % higher than the average for sweet snack biscuits (28.98 g), while fat (15 g) is slightly below the average 17.65 g, and salt (0.48 g) is roughly four times lower than the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 43,9%, sirop de glucose-fructose, graisse de palme, sucre, sirop de glucose, jus concentré de framboise 1,2%*, noix de coco râpée, purée de framboise 0,9%*, flocons de pomme, _œufs_ en poudre, sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique et citrates de sodium, gélifiant : pectines, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et carbonates d'ammonium, arôme naturel, concentré de carotte et d'hibiscus. *Équivalent framboise : 10,5%. Peut contenir des traces de lait, fruits à coque et soja.

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