Why is Avoine complète classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from oat flakes, wheat flour, sugar, oil and other ingredients that require mixing, baking and the use of a leavening agent, which places it in NOVA 3; the only listed additives are ammonium carbonate (a raising agent) and rosemary extract (an antioxidant).

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

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.35 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher sodium intake for people with hypertension.

Is Avoine complète suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

No; it contains egg yolk powder, which makes it non‑vegan, and wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets, and it also carries potential cross‑contamination with milk, nuts, sesame and soy.

Bjorg • 130 g (3 x 4 biscuits)

Avoine complète

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Avoine complète by Bjorg is an organic, whole‑oat breakfast biscuit classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 3 (processed), and despite a modest sugar level of 16 g per 100 g it still registers as high in sugars, moderate in fat and salt, while providing a notable 7.5 g of fiber. The product is labeled low‑sugar, high‑fiber, palm‑oil‑free and certified organic, yet it contains egg yolk powder, wheat gluten, and trace‑level allergens such as milk, nuts, sesame and soy, and includes additives like ammonium carbonate (raising agent) and rosemary extract (antioxidant).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal442 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

As a sweet snack, it contains about half the sugar of the average category (16 g vs 29 g per 100 g), far less fat and saturated fat, roughly one‑sixth the salt (0.35 g vs 2 g), and more than double the fiber (7.5 g vs 3 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine 40%, Farine de blé 23% estimation, Sucre de canne non raffiné 9,1% estimation, Huile de colza 8,2% estimation, Billettes de riz soufflé (farine de riz, sel) 8% estimation, Fibres d'acacia 5,8% estimation, Miel 2,9% estimation, Poudre à lever (carbonates d'ammonium) <2%, Jaune d'œuf en poudre <2%, Sel marin <2%, Antioxydant (extraits de romarin) <2%, Peut contenir des traces de lait, de fruits à coque, de graines de sésame et de soja.

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