Why is cookie granola classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines multiple refined and processed ingredients such as coconut sugar, maple syrup, almond butter and various flours, and it includes additive compounds like cream of tartar (E336/i) and baking soda (E500/ii) as well as a natural flavor, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugar and 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the granola cookie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure, although its relatively low salt (0.62 g) is less problematic for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto or gluten‑free?

The cookie is certified gluten‑free, contains no animal‑derived ingredients and is labeled organic, so it fits vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, its high carbohydrate and sugar levels render it incompatible with keto or other very low‑carb regimens, and it has not been certified halal.

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cookie granola

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cookie granola is a sugary snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, with high levels of sugar (20 g/100 g) and saturated fat (10 g/100 g) alongside moderate salt (0.62 g/100 g), but it also supplies 10 g of fiber and 10 g of protein per 100 g from organic oats, raisins, almond butter and chia seeds. The product is certified gluten‑free, non‑GMO and organic, yet it contains added sugars, several additives (cream of tartar, baking soda, natural flavor) and therefore qualifies as an ultra‑processed snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Added Sugars16.7 g

Iron3.7 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this granola cookie contains less sugar (20 g vs 28.9 g) and slightly lower total fat (16.7 g vs 17.6 g), but its saturated fat is higher (10 g vs 7.8 g) while its salt is markedly lower (0.62 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Organic Certified Gluten-Free Oats, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Certified Gluten-Free Oat Flour, Organic Raisins, Maple Syrup, Almond Butter, Chicory Root Fiber, Organic Coconut Flour, Organic Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Leavening (Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor

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