Why is Crunchy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Crunchy is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation mixes isolated ingredients such as refined flours, oils, sugars, cocoa paste and butter with leavening agents, followed by industrial baking and chocolate coating; it contains the additives E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates) used as raising agents, and E392 (rosemary extract) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Crunchy affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, Crunchy can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 6.3 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the salt level (0.43 g) is moderate and less of a concern for hypertension but still adds to total sodium intake.

Is Crunchy suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet, and what allergens does it contain?

No; the biscuit contains skimmed milk powder, which disqualifies it from a vegan diet, and wheat flour and whole‑grain wheat flour provide gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; it also lists gluten and milk as allergens and may contain traces of eggs, nuts, sesame seeds and soy.

Bjorg • 150 g

Crunchy

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crunchy is an organic, dark‑chocolate‑filled biscuit that falls under the ‘Sugary snacks’ pnns_group, made with whole‑grain wheat, oats, buckwheat, millet and a 23 % dark chocolate coating. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives such as E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates) and E392 (rosemary extract), while offering a high fiber content (6 g/100 g) but also high sugar (23 g), saturated fat (6.3 g) and moderate salt (0.43 g). The product is packaged in a recyclable cardboard box and three recyclable plastic inner bags, bears multiple organic certifications, and is free from palm oil, yet its inclusion of milk powder and gluten makes it unsuitable for vegans or those with gluten intolerance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal478 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (≈29 g sugar, 7.8 g saturated fat and 1.98 g salt per 100 g), Crunchy delivers less sugar (23 g), less saturated fat (6.3 g) and far less salt (0.43 g, about one‑fifth the average), while providing roughly double the dietary fiber (6 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Chocolat noir* 23% (pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*), Farine de blé* 16%, Farine complète de blé* 15%, Sucre de canne* non raffiné, Huile de tournesol* oléique, Farine de riz*, Flocons d'avoine* 7,3%, Flocons de sarrasin*, Flocons de millet*, Poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, Sel de mer, Arôme naturel de vanille, Lait* écrémé en poudre, Antioxydant: extraits de romarin*. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs, moutarde, fruits à coque, graines de sésame et soja. *Ingrédients biologiques.

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