Why is Palets bretons pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit contains several industrial food additives, including sodium diphosphates (E450i), sodium carbonates (E502) and ammonium carbonates used as leavening agents, which together with refined wheat flour, concentrated butter and other processed ingredients place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of Palets bretons pur beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 23 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the biscuits unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 16 g of saturated fat may increase LDL cholesterol; the modest 1.2 g of salt is below average but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which can be a concern for hypertension.

Is Palets bretons pur beurre suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the product contains butter, skimmed‑milk powder and egg powder, which exclude it from vegan and dairy‑free diets, and it is made with wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free. It is, however, vegetarian because it includes dairy but no meat.

Auchan • 0.125 kg

Palets bretons pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Palets bretons pur beurre are buttery shortbread biscuits sold in 125 g packs by Auchan and manufactured in France, composed mainly of wheat flour, butter, sugar, eggs and milk powder. Per 100 g they deliver 26 g of fat (including 16 g saturated fat), 23 g of sugars, 1.2 g of salt and 510 kcal, placing them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group and giving a Nutri‑Score of E, which signals a less favourable health profile. Nevertheless, they belong to the "Sugary snacks" category, provide 6 g of protein and 2 g of fiber, and are best enjoyed occasionally as a traditional sweet treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal510 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average short‑bread snack, this product has markedly higher fat and saturated‑fat levels, while its sugar and salt contents are actually lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 56% (origine France), beurre concentré (LAIT) 25% (soit 30% en beurre reconstitué), sucre, ŒUFS poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, diphosphates de sodium, carbonates de sodium jaune d'ŒUF, sel, LAIT écrémé en poudre. Traces éventuelles de soja, moutarde et de fruits à coque. Elaboré à partir de lait origine UE et hors UE.

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