Why is Bjorg Buscuit Avoine Citron Graines de chia classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, added cane sugar, refined oils and several processing aids, which places them in NOVA group 4 for ultra‑processed foods. The label lists the additives E392 (rosemary extract) and E502 (sodium carbonate); the ingredient list also mentions carbonates of ammonium (E503) and sodium carbonate (E500) used as leavening agents.

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

Each 100 g serving provides 13 g of sugar, a level that can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and therefore should be limited by people with diabetes. The 0.39 g of salt is lower than the average sweet‑snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegans or people with egg allergy?

No. The formulation includes egg yolk powder, which makes the product unsuitable for vegans and unsafe for anyone with an egg allergy. It also contains wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free.

Bjorg • 130 g

Bjorg Buscuit Avoine Citron Graines de chia

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bjorg Buscuit Avoine Citron Graines de chia are oat, lemon and chia seed biscuits classified as a sugary snack within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They deliver 446 kcal per 100 g, with 16 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 13 g sugars, 0.39 g salt, 9.4 g protein, 8.5 g fiber and contain gluten and egg allergens. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of B, is placed in NOVA group 4 indicating ultra‑processed status, and includes additives such as E392 (rosemary extract) and E502 (sodium carbonate).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal446 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, these biscuits contain far less sugar (13 g vs 28.9 g), lower total and saturated fat, markedly lower salt, while providing more protein and fiber and a slightly higher calorie count.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine_ 38,5%, farine de blé, sucre de canne non raffiné, huile de colza, graines de chia 5%, riz soufflé (farine de riz, sel), fibres d'acacia, carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, jaune d'œuf_en poudre, huile essentielle de citron 0,5%, sel marin, jus de citron concentré 0,3% (équivalent à 1,9% de jus de citron), extraits de romarin.

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