Why is 8 Croissants pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The croissants are made from refined wheat flour, butter, added sugars, leavening agents, vanilla flavor with alcohol and other processed ingredients, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the label reports zero listed food additives (no E‑numbers).

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in these croissants affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 9.3 g of sugars and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the croissants can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure diets and advisable only in limited portions.

Is the free‑range egg used in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product contains free‑range eggs, which are a listed allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid consuming these croissants.

La boulangère • 320 g

8 Croissants pur beurre 320g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

8 Butter Croissants (320 g) are a French‑made snack of eight individual pastries, packaged in single‑serve sachets and bearing Fair‑Trade and free‑range egg certifications. Nutritionally they provide 377 kcal per 100 g with 19 g fat (13 g saturated), 9.3 g sugars, 0.81 g salt and 3.5 g fiber, giving a moderate energy profile but a high saturated‑fat level and a Nutri‑Score of E, while being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The product earns an Eco‑Score of A (79) thanks to its French origin and low packaging impact, yet it contains common allergens (egg, gluten, milk) and a high saturated‑fat content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal377 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars9.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pastry, these croissants contain less sugar (9.3 g vs 16.6 g) and salt (0.81 g vs 1.94 g) per 100 g, but their saturated fat is almost double the average (13 g vs 8.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE* 52%, BEURRE 21%, eau, sucre, levain (eau, farines de BLE* 1.6% et de SEIGLE, levures), ŒUFS*/** entiers frais 2,8%, poudre de LAIT écrémé, levure, sel, arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool), fibre de pomme, jus d'acérola déshydraté. *Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable français. ** Œufs de poules élevées en plein air.

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