Why is Les Galettes BRETONNES classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter and three industrial additives, diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is the fresh egg ingredient in this product a concern for egg‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the formulation includes fresh eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product; it also contains butter, which adds milk allergens for those with dairy sensitivities.

Carrefour • 125 g

Les Galettes BRETONNES

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Galettes BRETONNES are traditional French butter shortbread biscuits classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes families. With a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, the 125 g pack is high in fat (20 g), saturated fat (13 g), and sugars (27 g) while providing modest fiber (2.1 g) and protein (6.5 g). The product is made in France with pure butter and wheat flour, but it contains added sugars, three food additives (E450, E500, E503), and allergens such as milk, eggs and gluten, which may limit its suitability for health-focused or allergen-restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal478 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Trans Fat0.70 g

Monounsaturated Fat5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (1 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly more total fat (20 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (478 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ (origine France) 59%, sucre, beurre (contient _lait_) 23%, _œufs_ frais, sel, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium - diphosphates - carbonates de sodium. Peut contenir des traces de soja.

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Carrefour

250 g (2x125 g)