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

The biscuit is deemed ultra-processed because it contains refined wheat flour, added sugars, industrial oil and several food-industry additives; its additive list includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and the leavening agents potassium tartrates (E336), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503).

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

With 17 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be eaten only in very small portions by people with diabetes; its 0.38 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many salty snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so those with hypertension should also limit their portion.

Is the sesame in this biscuit a concern for people with sesame allergies?

Yes - the biscuits contain about 10% toasted sesame seeds and list sesame as a declared allergen, so anyone with a sesame allergy should not consume them.

Gerblé • 230 g

Sésame

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gerble's 'Sesame' biscuits are sweet, sesame seed snack biscuits produced in France and sold in major French retailers, packaged in a recyclable cardboard box with four individual aluminium pouches. Classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, they carry a Nutri-Score of C and fall under the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, delivering 17 g of sugars, 0.38 g of salt, 2 g of saturated fat and 4.6 g of fiber per 100 g. While they are free from preservatives, palm oil and artificial colourings and provide a good fiber boost, the presence of several additives (E322, E336, E500, E503) and allergens (gluten, sesame) may concern health-focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains about 40% less sugar (17 g vs 28.9 g), roughly one-fifth the salt (0.38 g vs 1.98 g), less than one-third the saturated fat (2 g vs 7.8 g), and provides more fiber (4.6 g vs 3.1 g), although its energy is slightly higher at around 466 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 57%, sucre de canne roux, huile de colza, sésame toasté 10,6%, germe de blé 5,4%, farine complète de blé 5,4%, arôme naturel, magnésium, émulsifiant : lécithines, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium), sel de mer, amidon de blé, vitamines (E, PP, B6, B1, B9). Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise des fruits à coque, du lait, du lupin, de la moutarde, des oeufs et du soja

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