Why is Firone classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses refined ingredients such as sugar, palm oil and cocoa mass, and includes several additives typical of ultra-processed foods: ammonium carbonates (raising agent), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500), citric acid (E330), soy-derived cithins as emulsifier, and pectins as a gelling agent, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With 27.8 g of sugar per 100 g, Firone can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.48 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit consumption.

Is the wheat flour in Firone a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour is the primary ingredient and contains gluten; therefore the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Sondey • 550 g

Firone

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Firone is a sweet biscuit assortment (Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes) marketed as a snack. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, with high levels of sugar (27.8 g per 100 g), saturated fat (12.3 g) and moderate salt (0.48 g), while providing modest protein (6.7 g) and fiber (3.9 g). These attributes make it energy-dense and best consumed occasionally rather than as a staple, especially for individuals monitoring sugar or saturated-fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat23.4 g

Saturated Fat12.3 g

Carbohydrates61.8 g

Sugars27.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet-snack biscuit, Firone contains slightly less sugar but markedly more total fat (23.4 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (12.3 g vs 7.8 g), and energy (491 kcal vs 418 kcal), while offering higher fiber and protein and lower salt.

Ingredients

wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, cocoa mass, glucose - fructose syrup, cocoa butter, fat reduced cocoa powder, salt, whey powder (milk), raising agents: ammonium carbonates, diphosphates, sodium carbonates, glucose syrup, natural flavouring, natural butter avouring (milk), natural vanilla flavouring, orange oil, emulsifier: cithins (soya), acid: citric acid, lemon peel, concentrated current juice, milk protein, skimmed millk powder, gelling agent: pectins, concentrated sour cherry juice, concentrated elderberry juice, lactose (milk), wheat starch, acidity regulator: sodium carbonates, barn egg powder,

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