Why is Sultana All Butter Cookies classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter and several food‑grade chemicals such as diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503), which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 31.1 g of sugar and 11.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic or cardiovascular diets.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten and is therefore not safe for anyone with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or wheat allergy.

Deluxe • 200 g

Sultana All Butter Cookies

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sultana All Butter Cookies belong to the Sugary snacks group and are classified as a ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4). They carry a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting high sugar (31.1 g), saturated fat (11.4 g) and moderate salt (0.74 g) per 100 g, while offering some fiber (2.9 g) and 22 % fruit content from sultanas. The cookies also contain gluten, milk and three additives (E450, E500, E503), which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat19.6 g

Saturated Fat11.4 g

Carbohydrates64.8 g

Sugars31.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, these cookies contain more sugar, fat and saturated fat but less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), 22% Sultanas, 22% Salted Butter (Butter (Milk), Salt), Sugar, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates, Ammonium Carbonates.

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