Why is Mini butter madeleine shells classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pastries combine refined sugar, wheat flour, butter and eggs with several industrial additives such as glycerol (E422), calcium sulfate (E516), modified starch, whey powder, egg‑white powder, xanthan gum (E415), potassium sorbate (E202), carotenoid colour (E160) and flavorings, which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in these madeleines affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 25 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol; therefore, people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk should limit consumption to occasional servings.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

No; the recipe contains butter and whey (milk), eggs and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegans and gluten‑intolerant consumers, and its high carbohydrate (52 g) and sugar content also makes it incompatible with a ketogenic eating plan.

Lightbody • 300 g

Mini madeleines coquilles au beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini butter madeleine shells are small sweet pastries that belong to the sugary snacks segment of biscuits and cakes. Nutritionally, they carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with high fat (25 g), saturated fat (14 g) and sugars (25 g) per 100 g, while salt is moderate at 1 g. The product offers a buttery taste but its high saturated fat and added sugars, plus several additives and common allergens (milk, eggs, gluten), place it among less healthy snack options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal438 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, its sugar level (25 g) is slightly below the category average of 28.98 g, but its fat (25 g) and saturated fat (14 g) far exceed the typical 17.65 g of fat and 7.8 g of saturated fat, while its salt (1 g) is lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, _beurre_ 25% (_lait_), farine de _blé_, amidon de _blé_, _œufs_ frais 6,5%, huile de colza, eau, stabilisants (glycérol, sulfate de calcium), amidon modifié, poudre de _lactosérum_ (_lait_), poudre de blanc d’_œufs_, sel, épaississant (gomme xanthane), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arôme, colorant (caroténoides)

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