Why is Swedish oat flake cookies glazed with dark chocolate classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 3 rating because it is made from multiple refined ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, eggs and added sugars and undergoes industrial baking; the only listed additive is sodium carbonate (E500), which is used as a leavening agent.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 38 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its 0.69 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low and does not pose a major issue for hypertension but the overall high sugar and saturated‑fat levels remain a concern.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product contains eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid it.

U, U Bio • 131 g

Galettes Suédoises aux flocons d'avoine nappées de chocolat noir

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Swedish oat flake cookies glazed with dark chocolate are a sweet snack that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups, made with organic oat flakes, wheat flour, butter, eggs and dark chocolate, and carry the EcoScore C and NutriScore E. The product is classified as NOVA 3 processed, contains a high amount of sugars (38 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (15 g per 100 g) while its salt level is relatively low at 0.69 g per 100 g, and includes the additive sodium carbonate (E500) along with common allergens such as gluten, milk, eggs and butter. While the organic label and whole grain oats provide some nutritional benefits, the elevated sugar and saturated fat content and its processed nature make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal507 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains roughly 38 g of sugar (about 9 g more), 15 g of saturated fat (nearly double), while its salt level at 0.69 g is lower than the typical 2 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir* 34% [pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*], sucre de canne roux*, flocons d'AVOINE* 17,6%, farine de BLE*, BEURRE*, OEUFS*, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, sel. * ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de soja, de graines de sésame et de moutarde.

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