Why is Madeleine coquilles au sel de Guérande classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the recipe uses refined wheat flour, concentrated butter, added sugars and several industrial additives, namely glycerol (E422), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and a carotenoid colour (E160).

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

With 23 g of sugars per 100 g, the madeleines can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control; the 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should consume them only occasionally.

Is the fresh‑egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product contains fresh eggs (23 % of the formulation) and lists eggs as a declared allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid these madeleines.

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Madeleine coquilles au sel de Guérande

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Madeleine coquilles au sel de Guérande are small buttery shell-shaped madeleines produced in Brittany, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting a high content of fat (28 g), saturated fat (19 g) and sugars (23 g) per 100 g, while salt is moderate at 1.1 g. Positive points include real butter, Guérande sea salt and a protein level of 6.2 g, but the product is ultra‑processed and contains several additives and allergens (eggs, gluten, milk).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, its sugar level (23 g) is below the category mean of 28.98 g, whereas its fat (28 g), saturated fat (19 g) and energy (467 kcal) exceed the averages of 17.65 g, 7.8 g and 418 kcal, while salt (1.1 g) remains lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 26% ; beurre concentré 25 % (soit 29% en beurre reconstitué) ; œufs frais 23% ; sucre ; stabilisant : glycérol ; lait en poudre écrémé ; poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium ; sel de Guérande 0,6% ; émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras ; arôme ; colorant : caroténoïdes.

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