Why is Les Sablés Saveur citron meringué classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, concentrated butter, and a powdered meringue that includes egg white powder, which are all ingredients typical of industrial formulation; the only listed additive is ammonium carbonate (E503), a raising agent, giving the product an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of these biscuits affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

The 33 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while the 15 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may increase cardiovascular risk for those managing heart disease.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the primary ingredient is wheat flour which contains gluten; the product is therefore not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and should be avoided by anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Carrefour • 120 g (4 x 30 g)

Les Sablés Saveur citron meringué

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les Sablés Saveur citron meringué are shortbread style lemon‑meringue flavored biscuits marketed by Carrefour and belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes groups. With 502 kcal per 100 g, they contain 23 g fat (15 g saturated), 33 g sugars, 0.76 g salt, 5.8 g protein and 1.4 g fiber, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and an ultra‑processed classification (NOVA 4). While they provide some protein and fiber and a natural lemon zest flavor, they also contain common allergens (gluten, eggs, milk), an additive (ammonium carbonate) and are unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average short‑bread biscuit, this product contains notably more sugar, fat and saturated fat while its salt, fiber and protein levels are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 44,2% (origine France), sucre, beurre concentré (contient _lait_) 22,1%, meringue en poudre 7,5% (sucre, blanc d'_œufs_ en poudre), _œufs_, sel, huile essentielle de citron vert 0,3%, jus de citron concentré 0,2%, arôme naturel, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium. Peut contenir des traces de soja et de fruits à coque.

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