Why is Galettes suédoises classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits are made from refined sugar, dark chocolate, margarine with palm and rapeseed oils, and several industrial ingredients such as raising agents and emulsifiers, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. They contain additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i, E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates) and E330 (citric acid).

Is Galettes suédoises suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other restricted diets?

No. The product contains egg powder and wheat flour (gluten), so it is not vegan or gluten‑free. It also includes palm oil, may have traces of milk and nuts, and contains several additives, making it unsuitable for strict vegan, dairy‑free, nut‑free or allergen‑specific diets.

Carrefour • 150 g

Galettes suédoises

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galettes suédoises are chocolate‑coated oat biscuits sold under the Carrefour brand, marketed as a sweet snack. They belong to the Sugary snacks group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing high levels of sugars (41 g per 100 g), saturated fat (14 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.65 g per 100 g), while also providing 4 g of fiber. The biscuits contain eggs, wheat gluten and oats, may have traces of milk and nuts, and include additives such as emulsifiers (E322, E471), diphosphates (E450) and palm oil, which may be of concern for allergy‑sensitive or health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal505 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), these biscuits deliver 41 g sugar and 14 g saturated fat, well above the averages, while providing lower salt (0.65 g) and higher fiber (4 g), resulting in a higher energy content (~504 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, chocolat noir 23% [sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol)], flocons d'_avoine_ 19%, margarine [graisses végétales (palme, colza), eau, sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, arôme naturel, antioxydant : acide citrique], farine de _blé_, _œufs_ en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium - diphosphates - carbonates d'ammonium, amidon de maïs. Peut contenir des traces de lait et de fruits à coque.

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