Why is Tartelette au caramel beurre demi-sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 label because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as added sugars, refined wheat flour, vegetable oil, and industrial additives; the label list shows E322 (soy lecithin) as an emulsifier and E500 (sodium carbonate) as a raising agent.

How does the high sugar content of this tartlet affect a diabetic diet?

With 31 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes, as it contributes significantly toward daily sugar recommendations.

Is the caramel beurre demi-sel a concern for individuals with a milk allergy?

Yes; the caramel butter demi‑salt contains dairy components such as whole milk, sweetened condensed milk and butter, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to milk.

Carrefour, Carrefour Sélection, Groupe Carrefour • 160 g (2 x 80 g)

Tartelette au caramel beurre demi-sel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Tartelette au caramel beurre demi-sel is a French-made frozen pastry tartlet that belongs to the pizza‑pies and quiches family of composite foods. It provides 391 kcal per 100 g with 20 g fat (7.9 g saturated), 31 g sugars, 5.5 g protein and 0.4 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While its buttery caramel flavor may appeal to sweet‑snack consumers, the product is high in added sugars and saturated fat, contains several allergens (milk, eggs, gluten, soy) and offers limited fiber or protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal391 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat7.9 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (4.14 g sugars, 11.36 g fat, 4.89 g saturated fat, 2.24 g salt, 260 kcal), this tartlet contains roughly seven times more sugar, almost double the fat and saturated fat, and about 50 % more calories, while providing less protein and fiber and slightly less salt.

Ingredients

_Lait_ entier, sucre, caramel au beurre demi-sel d'Isigny 12% (sirop de glucose-fructose, _lait_ concentré sucré, beurre demi-sel d'Isigny (contient _lait_) 2%, sucre, sel, eau), blanc dœ'_ufs_, farine de _blé_, huile de tournesol, chocolat blanc (sucre, poudre de _lait_ entier, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme naturel de vanille), amidon de pomme de terre, _œufs_ entiers, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, beurre de cacao, beurre (contient _lait_) 2,5%, poudre de lactosérum (contient _lait_), émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arôme naturel, caramel 0,09% (sucre, eau), sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides et de fruits à coque.

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