Why is Pâte brisée pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial processes, including refining of wheat flour, concentration of butterfat, addition of ethyl alcohol (E1510), and the inclusion of deactivated yeast and concentrated lemon juice, all of which go beyond simple culinary preparation.

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

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the pastry adds minimal carbohydrate load, making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, but the 0.93 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the dough contains wheat flour and added wheat gluten, so it is not gluten‑free and must be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Carrefour BIO,Carrefour • 230 g

Pâte brisée pur beurre

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This product is an organic shortcrust pastry dough (raw) made from wheat flour, water, 17.6% butterfat, and a few minor ingredients such as ethyl alcohol, salt, lemon juice and yeast. It belongs to the “Cereals and potatoes” group (cereal‑based), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting a high saturated‑fat content (13 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.93 g) while containing low sugar (2 g). Positive points include certified organic sourcing and pure butter, but the product also contains gluten and milk allergens and an added ethanol (E1510) which may be off‑putting for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal384 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal‑based product (9 g sugar, 6.94 g total fat and 2.96 g salt per 100 g), this organic shortcrust pastry provides only 2 g of sugar and 0.93 g of salt, both well below the averages, while its total fat, at roughly 18 g per 100 g (driven by 17.6 % butterfat), is considerably higher.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_*, eau, _beurre_ concentré* 17,6%, alcool éthylique*, sel, jus de citron concentré*, gluten de _blé_*, levure désactivée. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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250 g