Why is Authentic Chestnut Shortbread classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because it is a manufactured biscuit that includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, fats and leavening agents; the only additives listed are the raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

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

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 0.44 g of salt per 100 g, although lower than the category average, still contributes to sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the gluten in Authentic Chestnut Shortbread a concern for individuals with celiac disease?

Yes. The biscuit contains wheat flour (T80) which provides gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet, including people with celiac disease.

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Les sablés authentiques châtaigne

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Authentic Chestnut Shortbread are organic shortbread biscuits that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes). They achieve an Eco-Score of A and provide a relatively high fiber content of 4.8 g per 100 g, but they are moderately processed (NOVA 3) and carry a Nutri-Score of D. The product contains 20 g of sugar, 0.44 g of salt, gluten from wheat flour, possible traces of milk, nuts, soy and sesame, includes honey (making it non-vegan), and uses the additives E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) as leavening agents.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat and 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this shortbread contains less sugar (20 g), lower saturated fat (3.1 g vs 7.8 g) and far less salt (0.44 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering more fiber (4.8 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* T80, farine de châtaigne* (20%), sucre de canne** roux, huile de tournesol* désodorisée, flocons de châtaigne* (5,6%), beurre de cacao*, miel*, poudres å lever : carbonates de sodium et d'ammonium, sel marin, -(*issus de l'agriculture biologique, **issu de l'agriculture biologique et du Commerce Équitable, peut contenir des traces de lait, sésame, lupin, soja, œufs, fruits à coque)-

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