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

It combines refined wheat flour, added vegetable fats, ethyl alcohol, sugar, salt, lemon juice concentrate and three food‑grade additives: E1510 (ethyl alcohol), E160 (carotenoid colour) and E920 (silicon dioxide anti‑caking), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the fat, saturated fat, and salt content in this pastry affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

While the low sugar (3.3 g per 100 g) is modest for diabetes, the high fat (21 g) and saturated fat (9.6 g) increase calorie density, and the moderate salt (0.83 g) can raise blood pressure, so the product should be eaten sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The dough is vegan because it contains only plant‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat flour (gluten) so it is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate and fat content make it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

Marque Repère, Tablier Blanc • 280 g

Pâte Brisée épaisse

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pâte Brisée épaisse is a 280 g thick shortcrust pastry dough, plant‑based and vegan, ready to roll for a 32 cm pie and includes a parchment paper. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes group, delivers 405 kcal per 100 g, is high in fat (21 g) and saturated fat (9.6 g), moderate in salt (0.83 g) and low in sugars (3.3 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of D and an ultra‑processed NOVA classification of 4. The formula contains wheat gluten, palm fat and additives E1510, E160 (carotenoids) and E920, which raise sustainability and additive concerns despite its vegan status and low added sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat9.6 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based cereal products, this pastry has about three times more fat (21 g vs 6.9 g) but considerably less sugar (3.3 g vs 9 g), saturated fat (9.6 g vs 165.8 g) and salt (0.83 g vs 2.96 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, matière grasse végétale non hydrogénée (graisse de palme, huile de colza, colorant : caroténoïdes), eau, alcool éthylique, sucre, sel, jus de citron concentré, agent de traitement de la farine : E920.

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Carrefour

280 g