Why is Caramel spelt biscuits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

They receive a NOVA‑4 label because the formulation combines refined ingredients such as added sugars, isolated vegetable oil, and multiple processing steps, and it includes the food‑grade additives citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500) used as leavening agents.

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

Each 100 g serving provides 17 g of sugars and 0.44 g of salt; the sugar amount can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the salt, although lower than average, still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited in hypertension management.

Is the spelt flour in this product a concern for people with gluten sensitivity?

Yes; the primary flour is whole‑grain spelt (a wheat relative) and is declared to contain gluten, so the biscuits are not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Gerblé • 132g

Biscuits caramel épeautre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caramel spelt biscuits are a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. With a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA‑4 rating, they are an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars (17 g per 100 g), gluten, and the additives citric acid (E330) and sodium carbonate (E500). Compared with typical snack averages, they provide lower fat (15 g vs 17.7 g), saturated fat (1.4 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.44 g vs 2.0 g) and sugar (17 g vs 28.9 g), while offering a high fiber content of 8.5 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal437 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

While the biscuits have lower fat (15 g), saturated fat (1.4 g), salt (0.44 g) and sugar (17 g) than the average sweet snack values of 17.66 g, 7.79 g, 2.01 g and 28.94 g respectively, their sugar level remains high.

Ingredients

Farine complète de grand épeautre (blé)* 71%, huile de tournesol oléique*, sucre de canne*, éclats de caramel* 3,7% (sucre*, sirop de glucose*), son de blé *, caramel* (sucre de canne*, eau) 2,4%, arôme naturel de caramel*, poudres à lever (acide citrique, carbonates de sodium), sel de mer, amidon*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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