Why is Biscuit moelleux pomme saveur framboise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugars, multiple sweeteners, a vegetable‑derived stabiliser (glyceryl), pectin as a gelling agent, citric acid and sodium carbonates as raising agents, as well as natural flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA 4 foods.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit provides a large share of the recommended daily sugar limit and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while its low salt level of 0.21 g has minimal impact on hypertension but does not offset the high sugar risk.

Is the egg in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes – the ingredient list includes concentrated whole egg, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this biscuit; the presence of egg also means it is not suitable for vegan consumers.

Gerblé • 138 g

Biscuit moelleux pomme saveur framboise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit moelleux pomme saveur framboise is a soft apple‑raspberry biscuit classified as a sugary snack and falls under the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 11) and is assigned to NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes additives such as glucose‑fructose syrup, invert sugar syrup, a vegetable‑based stabiliser, pectin, citric acid and sodium carbonates, with a high sugar level of 27 g per 100 g, moderate fat and low salt (0.21 g). The biscuit does provide nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, calcium and folic acid and uses free‑range egg and no palm oil, but it also contains allergens (egg, gluten, milk) and its high sugar makes it unsuitable for low‑sugar or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit has slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), considerably lower total fat and saturated fat, markedly lower salt (0.21 g vs 1.98 g), and offers higher fiber (5.6 g vs 3.07 g) while delivering a slightly lower energy content.

Ingredients

Pommes 30,6% (purée de pommes, pommes concentrées, semoule de pommes séchées (amidon de blé)), farine de blé 18,6%, sucre, huile de colza, flocons d'avoine complète, stabilisant: glycérol d'origine végétale, sirop de glucose-fructose, sirop de sucre inverti, raisins secs, germe de blé 4,7%, blé, œuf entier concentré, noix de coco, gluten de blé, purée de framboises 0,6%, jus concentré de carotte, magnésium, arômes naturels, arôme naturel de framboise avec autres arômes naturels, gélifiant : pectines, poudres à lever (acide citrique, carbonates de sodium), jus concentré de citron, sel, extrait de malt d'orge, vitamines E et B9. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise des fruits à coque, du lait, du lupin, du sésame et du soja.

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