Why is Sablé sarrasin chocolat sans gluten et bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives that go beyond simple culinary preparation. Its formulation lists gum acacia (E414), guar gum (E412), potassium tartrates (E336), sodium carbonates (E500), ammonium carbonates (E503) and rosemary extract (E392) as stabilizers, leavening agents and antioxidants, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this shortbread affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is high in simple carbohydrates and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets. The salt level of 0.53 g is lower than the snack average but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should consume it only in moderation.

Is this product suitable for a strict vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The biscuit is certified gluten‑free and meets organic standards, but it contains egg, an animal‑derived ingredient, so it is not vegan. It is appropriate for those following a gluten‑free regimen but not for a strict vegan lifestyle.

Bjorg • 250 g

Sablé sarrasin chocolat sans gluten et bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sablé sarrasin chocolat sans gluten et bio is a gluten‑free chocolate shortbread biscuit made with buckwheat flour, brown rice flour, sunflower oil and egg. It falls in the Sugary snacks / Biscuits and cakes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of several food additives such as E414, E412, E336, E500, E503 and rosemary extract. While it provides 5.7 g of fiber and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g and is certified organic and gluten‑free, it also contains 24 g of sugars and 0.53 g of salt, giving it a relatively high energy density (445 kcal).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal445 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this shortbread contains less sugar (24 g vs 28.98 g), slightly lower fat (16 g vs 17.65 g), markedly lower saturated fat (3.2 g vs 7.8 g) and much less salt (0.53 g vs 1.98 g), though its overall calorie count remains high at 445 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne* blond, farine complète de sarrasin* 17%, farine complète de riz*, œufs*, huile de tournesol*, amidon de maïs*, pépites de chocolat* 7% (sucre de canne*, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*), farine de mais*, cacao maigre* en poudre 3,5%, farine de graines de caroube*, guar; poudres à lever: tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium, naturel de vanille*, antixoxydant: extraits carbonates d'ammonium; sel, arôme de romarin*. *Ingrédients biologiques. Peut contenir des traces de soja, fruits à coque et lait. Pour 100g

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