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

The cookie includes several industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), raising agents like corn starch, potassium monotartrate and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), and other processed sugars, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sablé bio affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while its 0.3 g of salt is modest and unlikely to significantly impact blood‑pressure control, though the overall high calorie and fat load remains a concern.

Based on its ingredients, is Sablé bio suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No; the cookie contains wheat flour and butter, so it is not gluten‑free nor vegan, and its high carbohydrate (59 g) and sugar content make it inappropriate for a keto regimen.

Paysans d'ici • 120 g

Sablé bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablé bio is an organic shortbread cookie marketed as a sweet snack, falling under the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups. The 120 g pack delivers 544 kcal per 100 g, with 29 g fat (15 g saturated), 30 g sugars and 8.9 g protein, giving it more protein than the average biscuit but considerably higher sugar, fat and energy levels. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, while containing allergens such as nuts, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this shortbread contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.9 g), substantially more fat (29 g vs 17.6 g) and less salt (0.3 g vs 2.0 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

FR-BIO-12 Agriculture UE/non UE SABLE BIO AUX PÉPITES DE CHOCOLAT N AUX GRAINES DE TOURNESOL ET DE SESAN Ingrédients farine de blé semi-complète* - 34%, pépite de chocolat noir* 16,7% (sucre de canne°, pâte de cacaoo*, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja°, extrait de vanille°*), beurre frais0**, sucre blond de canne°*, sésame grillé* 5,8%, graine de tournesol décortiquée** 5,8%, sirop de sucre de canne roux non raffiné* jaune d'oeuf (Gers), poudre à lever (amidon de maïs°, monotartre de potassium, bicarbonate de sodium), eau, sel de O* Guérande. oissus de l'agriculture biologique *issus du commerce équitable **issus d'une filière française de commerce équitable Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque. Fabriqué en Haute-Garonne

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