Why is Les Barquettes Fraise classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, wheat flour, high-fructose corn syrup, egg and fruit purees plus several techno-functional ingredients such as pectin (E440), sorbitol (E420), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and calcium lactate (E327), which are typical of ultra-processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the high sugar content of this snack impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for diabetes management; its modest salt level (0.33 g) is below the average for snacks but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which may be relevant for hypertension.

Is the egg and wheat content in Les Barquettes Fraise a concern for people with egg or gluten allergies?

Yes; the barquettes contain egg (18.8%) and wheat flour, and the label also indicates possible traces of milk, nuts and soy, so individuals with egg or gluten sensitivities should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 120 g

Les Barquettes Fraise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Barquettes Fraise are strawberry-flavored biscuit barquettes classified as a sugary snack (PNNS group 'Sugary snacks'). They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting their ultra-processed nature with added sugars (53 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.33 g) and five food additives (E327, E330, E331, E420, E440). While they provide some fruit puree and a modest 1.7 g of fiber, the product is high in sugar, contains allergens (egg, gluten) and traces of milk, nuts and soy, making it unsuitable for low-sugar or allergy-sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, this snack contains nearly twice the average sugar of its category (approx 29 g) while its salt (0.33 g) and energy (approx 366 kcal) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de _blé_ 24,6%, sirop de glucose-fructose, _œufs_ 18,8%, purée de fraise 5,3%*, purée de pomme, jus concentré de fraise 1,1%*, gélifiant : pectines, stabilisant : sorbitols, huile de colza, sirop de glucose, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel, jus concentré de carotte noire, sel, correcteurs d'acidité : citrates de sodium et lactate de calcium. (*total équivalent fraise : 15%). Peut contenir des traces de lait, de fruits à coque et de soja.

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