Why is Beurre demi‑écrémé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined water, milk fat, buttermilk and a suite of industrial additives; the label lists emulsifiers E471 and E476, a thickener E440, the preservative E202, the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270), natural flavorings, and the colorant beta‑carotene (E160a(i)).

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

The sugar level is low at 0.5 g per 100 g, so it does not significantly raise blood glucose, but the salt content of 0.5 g (≈200 mg sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and may need to be limited for hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this butter suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains dairy milk fat and buttermilk, and it may not meet halal standards without certification; however it is naturally gluten‑free and fits a keto regime due to its very low carbohydrate and sugar content.

Boni • 250 g

Beurre demi-écrémé.

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Beurre demi‑écrémé is a spreadable dairy butter belonging to the Fat and sauces group of foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of several food‑grade additives such as emulsifiers (E471, E476), a thickener (E440), a preservative (E202), a colorant (E160a(i)) and natural flavorings. Nutritionally it provides 40 g of fat per 100 g, of which 24 g are saturated, low sugar (0.5 g) but modest salt (0.5 g), making it high in saturated fat while offering relatively low carbohydrate load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal361 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat24 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (76.6 g fat, 21.7 g saturated fat, 0.39 g salt, 3.6 g sugars and 709 kcal per 100 g), this butter contains roughly half the total fat and calories, slightly more saturated fat and salt, and far less sugar.

Ingredients

Eau, matière grasse LACTIQUE, LAIT battu, émulsifiants (E471, E476), épaississant (E440), 0,5 % sel, conservateur (E202), acide lactique, arômes naturels, colorant [E160a(i)],

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BONI

250g