Why is Biscottes aux cereales et aux sementes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation uses refined grain flours, added sugar, rapeseed oil, salt and a flour-treatment agent, the only listed food additive being ascorbic acid (E300) which is used as an antioxidant to improve dough strength.

How does the sugar and salt content in these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits provide a modest glucose load that is lower than the category average, making them a relatively better choice for diabetes when eaten in small portions; however, the 1.7 g of salt per 100 g is still fairly high and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so individuals on a low-sodium diet should limit consumption.

Is the sesame seed in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, toasted sesame seeds make up about 3 % of the formulation, and the product is labeled to contain sesame, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it; gluten from wheat and traces of egg, milk and soy are also declared.

Maître Jean Pierre • 300 gr

Biscottes aux céréales et aux graines

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Biscottes aux cereales et aux graines are multigrain rusks made from a blend of wheat, whole-wheat, spelt, barley and rye flours, enriched with brown flax seeds, corn germ, malted wheat flakes, toasted sesame seeds, oat flakes and a small amount of rapeseed oil. They belong to the Cereal and Potatoes - Bread food group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) because they contain refined flours, added sugar, oil, salt and the antioxidant additive ascorbic acid (E300). The product offers a high fiber content of 7.5 g per 100 g and lower-than-average sugar and salt, but its salt level (1.7 g/100 g) is still relatively high, and it contains gluten and sesame, which are allergens for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average multigrain rusk (4.79 g sugar, 1.4 g saturated fat and 3.96 g salt per 100 g), these biscuits contain less sugar (4 g), slightly less saturated fat (1.2 g) and substantially less salt (1.7 g).

Ingredients

Farine 72% (farine de _blé_ 61%, farine complète de _blé_ reconstituée 8,5%, farine d'épeautre 1,7% (_blé_), farine d'_orge_ 0,6%, farine de _seigle_ 0,6%), graines de lin brun 3,3%, levure, germe de maïs 3,1%, flocons de _blé_ malté 3,1%, _graines de sésame_ toastées 3,1%, huile de colza, gluten de _blé_, sucre, sel, flocons d'_avoine_ 1,3%, agent de traitement de la farine (acide ascorbique)

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