Why is the Shortcrust pastry sheet classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the recipe combines basic flour with multiple industrial ingredients such as ethanol (E1510), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), citric acid (E330), carotenes for colour (E160a), a flavouring blend and other processing aids, which move it beyond minimally processed dough.

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

The pastry’s sugar level is low (1.3 g per 100 g), so it adds minimal glucose load, but the salt content of 0.65 g is moderate; for hypertension management, the product should be used sparingly, and the high fat (especially saturated fat) also warrants limited consumption for cardiovascular health.

Is this shortcrust pastry suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

The dough contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet. While most listed ingredients are plant‑derived, the flavouring and some additives are not confirmed vegan, so the product cannot be guaranteed as vegan.

Jus Rol

Shortcrust pastry sheet

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The Shortcrust pastry sheet from Jus Rol is a plant‑based, cereal‑based product classified in the PNNS group “Cereals and potatoes” and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D, reflecting a high fat content (24.3 g per 100 g) with saturated fat at 10.5 g, moderate salt (0.65 g) and low sugars (1.3 g), while providing 6 g of protein and 2.1 g of fiber. The formulation includes several additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), ethanol (E1510), citric acid (E330) and carotenes (E160a), and contains gluten, so it may not suit vegans or those with gluten intolerance.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars3.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables5.9 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical pie‑dough products, this pastry sheet contains far less sugar (1.3 g vs 9 g) and salt (0.65 g vs 2.96 g) but markedly more fat (24.3 g vs 6.9 g), while its saturated fat remains well below the category average.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Water, Ethanol, Sugar, Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Deactivated Yeast, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Acid (Citric Acid), Colour (Carotenes). Small black spots may be present in the pastry. This is bran which is naturally occurring within the Flour and will disappear during cooking.

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