Why are 4‑grain biscuits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives do they contain?

They combine refined whole‑grain flours, added sugars, glucose syrup and raising agents, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the listed additives are sodium carbonate (E500/E500ii) and ammonium carbonate (E503/E503ii).

How do the sugar and salt levels in these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, while 0.4 g of salt contributes about 160 mg of sodium, which may raise blood pressure for those monitoring hypertension.

Can these biscuits be considered suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free or keto diet?

The ingredients are plant‑based, so the biscuits are technically vegan, but they contain wheat flour and are not gluten‑free; the high carbohydrate content (62 g per 100 g) also makes them unsuitable for a keto diet.

Lidl • 500 g

biscotti ai 4 cereali

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The 4‑grain biscuits from Lidl are a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They provide 19 g fat, 17 g sugars, 0.4 g salt, 7 g fiber, 8.3 g protein and 466 kcal per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, which means they are ultra‑processed with high sugar but relatively low saturated fat and salt while offering more fiber and protein than average biscuits. The product contains gluten, may have traces of egg, milk, soy and nuts, and is labeled palm‑oil‑free but is not certified vegan or gluten‑free.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal466 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, these biscuits have lower sugar, saturated fat and salt but higher energy, total fat, protein and more than double the fiber content.

Ingredients

35% farina di frumento integrale, 30% fiocchi di avena, olio di girasole, zucchero, sciroppo di glucosio, 3% fiocchi di grano (farro), 3% fiocchi di orzo, agenti lievitanti: carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido di ammonio; sale, aromi naturali. Può contenere tracce di uova, latte, senape, soia e frutta a guscio.

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