Why is Tartelette d’or classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives contribute to this classification?

The tartlet contains multiple industrial ingredients such as palm‑derived vegetable fat, emulsifier E422, sorbitol, the preservative sorbate E202, sodium pyrophosphate (E450i), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), and flavored extracts, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect people with diabetes or those trying to limit sugar intake?

With about 25.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the tartlet can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, easily exceeding daily recommended added‑sugar limits, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets or anyone seeking to restrict sugar consumption.

Is the palm‑derived fat used in this product a concern for environmental sustainability or for consumers with palm‑oil allergies?

The vegetable fat includes palm oil, which is linked to deforestation and habitat loss for threatened species, reflected in a negative adjustment in its Eco‑score; however, palm oil is not a known allergen, so it does not pose a direct allergy risk but raises sustainability concerns.

moulin d'Or • 70 g

Tartelette d'or

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tartelette d’or is a 70 g packaged sweet tartlet produced in Tunisia by Moulin d’Or, marketed as a snack in the composite foods and pizza‑pies‑and‑quiches family. The product falls into NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) and carries an Eco‑score of C, with a high content of fat (22.9 g per 100 g), saturated fat (8.6 g) and sugars (25.7 g), while providing modest protein (5.7 g) and a modest fruit‑vegetable‑nut contribution (≈4.6 %). It contains several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, peanuts, soy) and additives such as palm‑derived fat, emulsifier E422, sorbitol, sorbate E202 and flavorings, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars4.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables4.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this tartlet contains roughly double the fat (22.9 g vs 11.4 g), more than five times the sugar (25.7 g vs 4.1 g) and about one‑tenth the salt (0.2 g vs 2.2 g), resulting in an energy content of 457 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 261 kcal.

Ingredients

Farine de blé complète, sucre, matières grasses végétales (palme, soja), œufs frais, eau, cacahouètes, lactosérum, poudre à lever (pyrophosphate acide de sodium, bicarbonate de sodium), glycérine. amidon, sorbitol, émulsifiants (mono et di glycérides d'origine végétale), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arômes (vanille, biscuit, amande), sel, acide citrique.

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