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

The barquettes are made from refined wheat flour, sugar, egg‑based glucose‑fructose syrup and fruit purees that are mixed, baked and coated, a sequence typical of industrial snack production, which places them in NOVA 4. The label lists five additives: E327 (calcium lactate) as a acidity regulator, E330 (citric acid) for acidity, E331 (sodium phosphate) as a pH buffer, E420 (sorbitol) as a humectant/stabiliser, and E440 (pectin) as a gelling agent.

How does the high sugar content in Barquettes fraise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 53 g of sugars per 100 g, the barquettes can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Although the salt level (0.4 g per 100 g) is lower than the average for sweet snacks, the overall high carbohydrate load can still contribute to elevated blood pressure over time if consumed frequently.

Is the egg ingredient in Barquettes fraise a concern for people with egg allergy or for those following a vegan diet?

Yes. The product lists eggs as an ingredient, which triggers the “egg” allergen label and makes the snack non‑vegan. Consumers with egg allergy should avoid it, and vegans should look for alternatives without animal‑derived components.

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Barquettes fraise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barquettes fraise are sweet strawberry‑flavored biscuit barquettes marketed as a snack. Each 100 g serving provides 352 kcal, with a high sugar level of 53 g, moderate salt at 0.4 g, low total fat (3.9 g) and saturated fat (0.7 g), 4.6 g protein and 1.9 g fiber. The product falls in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and contains the allergens egg and gluten as well as additives E327, E330, E331, E420 and E440.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal352 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this strawberry barquette contains about 53 g of sugar per 100 g, almost double the category average of 28.98 g, while its fat (3.9 g), saturated fat (0.7 g) and salt (0.4 g) are well below typical levels.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de blé , œufs : sirop de glucose-fructose: purée de fraise 5 % - purée de pomme, purée concentrée de fraise 1% (équivalent 9% de fraise), stabilisant : sorbitols, gélifiant : pectines , huile de colza , sirop de glucose, acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme naturel , jus concentré de carotte noire , sel, correcteurs d'acidité : E331, lactate de calcium

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