Why is Sablés Coeur à la figue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, added palm oil, invert sugar syrup and several industrial ingredients, which places it in NOVA 4; it contains the emulsifier/anti‑caking agent E450i (diphosphates of sodium) and the leavening agent E500 (sodium carbonates).

How does the high sugar (42 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.27 g) content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 42 g of sugar exceeds the WHO daily recommendation and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the relatively low salt still adds to overall sodium intake; together they increase cardiovascular risk, so consumption should be limited for both conditions.

Can this product be considered suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other specialized diets?

No; the cookie contains eggs, making it non‑vegan, and includes wheat flour and wheat starch, so it is not gluten‑free. It does not contain dairy or nuts, but the presence of these allergens means it is unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Carrefour • 165 g

Sablés Coeur à la figue

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablés Coeur à la figue are shortbread cookies filled with fig paste, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. They provide 386 kcal per 100 g, with 42 g of sugars, 7.3 g of total fat, 3.4 g of saturated fat, 0.27 g of salt and 5.9 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation includes palm oil, additives E450i (diphosphates of sodium) and E500 (sodium carbonates), and contains allergens eggs and gluten, with possible traces of milk, nuts and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, this fig‑filled shortbread contains far more sugar (42 g vs ≈ 29 g) and carbohydrates (72 g vs ≈ 60 g), but offers higher fiber (5.9 g vs ≈ 3 g) and lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories than the category average.

Ingredients

Pâte de figue 30%, farine de _blé_ 29%, sirop de sucre inverti, sucre, graisse et huile de palme, _œufs_, amidon de _blé_, fibres de chicorée, poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium. Peut contenir des traces de lait, de fruits à coque et de graines de sésame.

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