Why is Petit beurre bio classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is assigned to NOVA 3 because it is made from refined flours, added sugars, butter and includes food‑grade leavening agents; the label lists E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium bicarbonate) as the only additives.

How does the high sugar and salt content in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and the 0.8 g of salt adds to sodium intake, which may worsen hypertension if eaten regularly.

Is the wheat flour in Petit beurre bio a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; wheat flour is the main ingredient and contains gluten, so the biscuit is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Coop, Naturaplan • 230 g

Petit beurre bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petit beurre bio is an organic sweet biscuit that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the NOVA 3 category, indicating a fairly processed product that includes added sugars, butter and the additives E500 and E503. While it supplies 9 g of protein and 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g, it is also high in sugars (27 g), saturated fat (5.1 g) and salt (0.8 g), making it a treat rather than a nutrient‑dense option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat9.3 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet biscuits, this organic petit beurre contains less fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher carbohydrates and protein, and its energy is marginally above the category average despite lower sugar.

Ingredients

Farine de froment (mi-blanche [Suisse , Autriche], farine complète 15 % (Europe, Canada, Argentine), sucre de canne brut (Argentine, Paragay), beurre 10% (Suisse), amidon de froment (Allemagne), lait écrémé en poudre, œuf entier, sel de cuisine, poudres à lever (E 503, E 500), extrait de vanille.

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