Why is Sablés Normands classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and which ingredients drive this rating?

The NOVA 3 classification stems from the use of refined wheat flour, added butter, sugar and several powdered egg products, all of which are industrially processed ingredients that increase the product’s level of processing without reaching the ultra‑processed threshold of NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The 27 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while the 16 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which is not recommended for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the Normandy butter a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Although the butter is made from milk, the lactose content is low after butter extraction, but trace amounts remain, so individuals with severe lactose intolerance may still experience symptoms.

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Sablés Normands au beurre de Normandie

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablés Normands au beurre de Normandie are shortbread butter cookies that belong to the sugary snacks family. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a high level of added sugars (27 g per 100 g), fat (24 g) and saturated fat (16 g) while containing modest salt (0.31 g) and low fiber (2.2 g). It lists eggs, gluten and milk as allergens and may contain trace amounts of nuts, soy and sesame, which should be considered by sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this shortbread has slightly less sugar but considerably more fat and saturated fat, while its salt content is well below the average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 54% (origine France) , beurre (LAIT) de Normandie 27%, sucre (origine France), jaunes d'ŒUFS* en poudre, sel marin, ŒUFS* entiers en poudre, poudre de LAIT écrémé. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de soja et de graines de sésame. Élaboré à partir de lait origine France. *Issus de poules élevées en plein air.

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