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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter and almond, and includes industrial leavening agents E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates); such refined ingredients and food‑grade chemicals place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.64 g of salt is moderate but may still contribute to sodium intake for people managing hypertension, so limited consumption is advised.

Is the almond ingredient in this biscuit a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, almonds are a tree‑nut allergen listed in the ingredient declaration, and the product also carries a trace of sesame, so anyone with nut or sesame allergies should avoid it.

Bio Village, Marque Repère • 200 g

Sablés amandes saveur citron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablés amandes saveur citron are organic shortbread biscuits made with wheat flour, butter, almond, sugar and a natural lemon flavour, packaged in a plastic bag inside a cardboard box. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting high levels of fat (25 g), saturated fat (14 g) and sugars (27 g) per 100 g. While they provide 2.8 g of fiber and modest protein, the overall nutritional profile is energy‑dense (504 kcal) and should be consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal504 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average shortbread cookie, this almond‑lemon shortbread contains more fat (25 g vs 17.6 g), almost double the saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g) and about 20 % more calories, while its sugar (27 g) and salt (0.64 g) are slightly below the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 44 % , sucre de canne* , beurre* 21 % , amandes broyées* 8 % , œufs entiers en poudre* , lait écrémé en poudre* , poudres à lever : E503, E500 , sel , arôme naturel de citron*, * Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique, Traces de graines de sésame,

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