Why is (Biscuits) Speculoos (with cinnamon) classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, refined sugar, vegetable oils (palm and rapeseed), candy syrup, cinnamon, a raising agent (sodium bicarbonate, E500 ii) and salt. These refined ingredients, added sugars and the chemical leavening agent are typical of ultra‑processed foods, which is why it receives a high NOVA classification.

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

With 35 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The salt level of 0.83 g per 100 g is moderate and below the average snack, but it still adds to daily sodium intake, so consumption should be limited for those with hypertension.

Is the gluten in this biscuit a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten, and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen. Individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid this biscuit.

Véritable Délice • 500g

(Biscuits) Spéculoos (à la cannelle)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

(Biscuits) Speculoos (with cinnamon) is a 500 g pack of sweet, crunchy speculoos biscuits from the Véritable Délice brand. It belongs to the sugary snacks family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a highly processed product with high sugar (35 g/100 g), moderate fat (18 g/100 g) and saturated fat (8.6 g/100 g), modest protein (5.6 g/100 g) and low fiber (1.4 g/100 g). While it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat, the presence of added sugars, palm oil and gluten makes it unsuitable for low‑sugar, vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this speculoos biscuit contains more sugar (35 g vs 28.98 g), slightly more fat (18 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (8.6 g vs 7.8 g), but less salt (0.83 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, huiles végétales (palme, colza), sirop de sucre candi, cannelle 0,1%, poudre à lever: carbonate acide de sodium, sel.

84%

35%

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Véritable Délice • 500g

(Biscuits) Spéculoos (à la cannelle)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat8.6 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, huiles végétales (palme, colza), sirop de sucre candi, cannelle 0,1%, poudre à lever: carbonate acide de sodium, sel.

84%

35%

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