Why is Tartelettes goût caramel‑chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable fat, cocoa powder and several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers and flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), caramel color (E150), soy lecithin (E322) and citric acid (E330), and it may contain trace palm oil.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of these tartlets affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 30.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the tartlets can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for a diabetic diet. The 12.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and contribute to cardiovascular risk, while 0.28 g of salt adds to sodium intake, which may exacerbate hypertension; consumption should be limited.

Can someone following a vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free diet safely eat these tartlets?

No. The biscuits contain wheat flour (gluten), milk powder, whey and soy, so they are not vegan or gluten‑free. They also list peanuts and may contain almonds and hazelnuts, making them unsuitable for nut‑free diets.

SAÏDA • 120 g

Tartelettes goût caramel-chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tartelettes goût caramel-chocolat are small caramel‑chocolate flavored tartlet biscuits marketed by Saïda, packaged in a 120 g plastic film and polystyrene tray. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g they contain 30.9 g of sugars, 25.3 g of fat (12.6 g saturated) and 0.28 g of salt, with 5.7 g of protein and 3.1 g of fiber. The formulation includes wheat, milk, soy, peanuts and may contain almonds, hazelnuts and eggs, so it is not suitable for those allergies, while the modest protein and fiber content provide some nutritional value amid the high sugar and fat levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat25.3 g

Saturated Fat12.6 g

Trans Fat0.20 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), these tartlets contain slightly more sugar, markedly more total and saturated fat, and considerably less salt.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, graisse végétale, cacao en poudre, lactosérum, amidon de mais, lait en poudre, sirop de glucose, sel, additifs alimentaires autorisés ((agents de levée (bicarbonate de sodium, bicarbonate d'ammonium), colorant alimentaire (caramel E150), émulsifiant (lécitine de soja E322), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique)), selon BPF), arôme identique nature. Contient: blé, gluten, lait, soja. Peut contenir: œufs, fruits à coque (amande, noisette), arachide.

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