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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, sugar, butter, milk powder and eggs, all combined with raising agents and several food‑grade additives. It contains E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates), which are typical of highly processed products and give it a NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar and salt content in Galettes au beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The 1.5 g of salt per 100 g is modest but still contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for individuals with hypertension.

Is the butter in Galettes au beurre a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Butter is a dairy product and, although it contains very low lactose, the biscuit also includes skimmed milk powder, which adds dairy protein. Therefore, the product is not safe for those with dairy allergies or significant lactose intolerance.

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Galettes au beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galettes au beurre are sweet butter biscuits that belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting a high level of processing and the presence of added sugars, saturated fat and three food additives (E450, E500, E503). While they provide modest protein and fiber, the product is high in saturated fat and contains allergens such as milk, eggs and gluten, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Galettes au beurre contain less sugar (25 g vs 28.98 g), less total fat (15 g vs 17.65 g) and lower salt (1.5 g vs 1.98 g), but a higher amount of saturated fat (9.8 g vs 7.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 65%, sucre, beurre (contient _lait_) concentré 14%, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, sel, _œufs_ en poudre, _œufs_, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium - diphosphates - carbonates de sodium. Peut contenir des traces de soja.

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Galettes au beurre

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

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Saturated Fat

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Sugars

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Salt

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

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Fat15 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

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