Why is Mini cookies superfood Spiruline & cranberries classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable fats and multiple processing steps, and it includes the additives E322 (lecithins), E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 34 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 0.7 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes; the product contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not safe for people with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Green Up’ • 120 g

Mini cookies superfood Spiruline & cranberries

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini cookies superfood Spiruline & cranberries are organic sweet biscuits classified in the sugary snacks group, offering 7.6 g protein, 3.3 g fiber and antioxidant‑rich spirulina and cranberries per 100 g. However, with 34 g of sugars, 5.1 g saturated fat, a moderate 0.7 g salt, a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, the snack is highly processed and contains allergens (wheat, eggs, milk, nuts) and four additives (E322, E330, E500, E503). Consequently, it functions as an energy‑dense treat rather than a health‑focused food, suitable for occasional consumption by those without specific sugar, salt or allergen restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal459 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this product contains more sugar (34 g vs 28.98 g) and slightly more fat (18 g vs 17.65 g) but less saturated fat (5.1 g vs 7.8 g) and considerably less salt (0.7 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

FARINE DE BLÉ, SUCRE ROUX DE CANNE, MATIÈRE GRASSE VÉGÉTALE (HUILE DE TOURNESOL, BEURRE DE CACAO, ÉMULSIFIANT : LÉCITHINES, ACIDIFIANT : ACIDE CITRIQUE), FLOCONS D'AVOINE. CRANBERRIES SÉCHÉES 9% (CRANBERRIES 5,4%, SUCRE, HUILE DE TOURNESOL), NOIX DE COCO, SPIRULINE 2.6% , POUDRE A LEVER : CARBONATES DE SODIUM - CARBONATES D'AMMONIUM. ARÔME NATUREL, SEL MARIN.

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