Why is Le petit sablé Olive noire & herbes de Provence classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, butter, eggs and several processing steps such as baking, leavening and the addition of a stabiliser, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains three food‑type additives: E501 (sodium bicarbonate), E503 (ammonium carbonate) that act as raising agents, and E579 (stearic acid wax) used as a stabiliser for the candied olives.

How do the fat, saturated fat, and salt levels in this shortbread affect people with high cholesterol or hypertension?

The product’s high total fat (26 g) and saturated fat (15 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, while its salt content (1.9 g per 100 g) is close to the average limit and may increase blood pressure; therefore, individuals managing cholesterol or hypertension should limit consumption and consider lower‑fat, lower‑salt alternatives.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The recipe includes butter, milk allergens and eggs, making it unsuitable for vegan, dairy‑free and gluten‑free diets, as it also contains wheat flour which provides gluten.

Marque Repère, Savour

Le petit sablé Olive noire & herbes de Provence

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le petit sablé Olive noire & herbes de Provence is a short‑bread cookie classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with three food‑type additives (E501, E503, E579). Nutritionally, the biscuit offers high fiber (8.4 g/100 g) and protein (7 g/100 g) but also contains high levels of fat (26 g), saturated fat (15 g) and salt (1.9 g, close to the category limit).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average short‑bread cookie, this biscuit contains far less sugar (3.2 g vs 28.9 g) but markedly more fat (26 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (489 kcal vs 418 kcal), while offering double the fiber (8.4 g vs 3.1 g) and a slightly higher protein level.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 56,4 %; beurre 26,5 %; amidon de blé; œufs; olives noires confites en morceaux 6% (olives noires, sel, stabilisant: E579); sucre ; sel de Guérande; arôme naturel; herbes de Provence en poudre 0,7 % (romarin, thym, basilic, marjolaine, sarriette); poudres à lever: E501, E503; poivre blanc en poudre. Traces de: céleri, fruits à coque et moutarde.

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