Why is Tartelettes epeautre et FRUITS rouges classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines refined spelt flours, added high‑fructose corn syrup, rice flour, vegetable oil and several food‑grade additives. The listed additives are citric acid (E330), potassium tartrates (E336), pectin (E440), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), all of which are typical of industrially formulated foods.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

With 27 g of sugars per 100 g, the tartlets provide a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes or those following a low‑sugar or calorie‑restricted diet.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The tartlets are fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, but they contain spelt flour and wheat‑based flours, which provide gluten, so they are not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Germinal • 270 g (6 x 45 g)

Tartelettes epeautre et FRUITS rouges

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tartelettes epeautre et FRUITS rouges are sweet snack tartlets classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (27 g per 100 g) and moderate fat (11 g) and salt (0.6 g), and they contain gluten. On the positive side, the tartlets are certified organic, vegan, and score an Eco‑Score of A, reflecting a relatively low environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal398 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat and 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this tartlet contains 27 g sugar, 11 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat and 0.6 g salt, markedly lower across all these nutrients.

Ingredients

*préparation aux fruits rouges 35% ("sirop de glucose-fructose de mais, *fraises 7%, "framboises 7%, "cerises 7%, gélifiant: pectine, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), "farine de blé épeautre 22%, "farine complète de blé épeautre 17%, *sirop de glucose-fructose de maïs, *farine de riz, 'huile de graines de tournesol, *graisse végétale ("karité), "sirop de riz et orge malté, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium), sel, amidon de riz, 'arôme naturel de vanille.

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