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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter concentrate and dairy powders, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; it also includes two food additives, citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E502), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Petit beurre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is Petit beurre suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑carb diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), butter and whey powder (milk), so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (78 g per 100 g) makes it incompatible with low‑carb dietary plans.

Auchan, Pouce • 0.175 kg

Petit beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre is a sweet biscuit classified in the Sugary snacks group of the PNNS categorisation. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, butter, wheat flour and dairy ingredients, and it contains gluten, milk and possible egg traces. While its fat, saturated fat and salt levels are below the average for similar snacks, its sugar content remains high and the presence of additives (E330, E502) and allergens reduces its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal423 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates78 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Petit beurre contains less fat (8.1 g vs 17.6 g), less salt (1 g vs 2 g) and slightly lower sugar (24 g vs 29 g), but its protein is higher (7.9 g vs 6.3 g) and its energy is marginally higher (423 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 75%, sucre, BEURRE concentré 7,2% (LAIT) (soit 8,7% de beurre reconstitué), sirop de glucose, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), sel poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium arôme naturel de vanille, LAIT écrémé en poudre correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique protéines de LAIT. Traces éventuelles d'oeufs.

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