Why is Planta Fin - Tartine et Cuisson classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined vegetable oils, water, dairy powder and several processed ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower lecithin, potassium sorbate (E202), lactic acid (E270) and a carotenoid colour (E160), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

Is the buttermilk powder in this spread a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the margarine contains buttermilk powder derived from milk, which is declared as an allergen, so it is not safe for anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

Can this spread be considered vegan or suitable for a plant‑based diet?

No, despite being mainly made from plant oils, the inclusion of dairy‑based buttermilk powder means the product is not vegan and cannot be used in a strict plant‑based diet.

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Planta Fin - Tartine et Cuisson

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Planta Fin - Tartine et Cuisson is a plant‑based light margarine designed for spreading on bread and cooking, classified in the Fat and sauces group. It delivers 60 g of fat (including 20 g of saturated fat) and 0.32 g of salt per 100 g, contains no sugars, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, while also listing milk‑derived buttermilk powder as an allergen and a small amount of palm oil. The product offers easy spreadability and omega‑3 enrichment, but its ultra‑processed nature, presence of additives (E202, E270, E160) and palm oil raise health and environmental concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (76.6 g fat, 21.7 g saturated fat, 3.6 g sugar and 0.39 g salt per 100 g), this margarine contains less total fat, less saturated fat, no sugar and slightly lower salt.

Ingredients

Huiles végétales non hydrogénées 60% (colza, palme, tournesol, en proportion variable), eau, poudre de babeurre (LAIT), émulsifiants : mono-, diglycérides d'acides gras et lécithine de tournesol, sel 0,3%, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique, arôme naturel, vitamines A et D, colorant: caroténoïdes.

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