Why is Biscuits petit épeautre et sesame classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined flours, added sugars, processed oils and three food additives: E500 (sodium carbonate), E503 (ammonium carbonate) as raising agents, and E392 (rosemary extract) as an antioxidant.

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

With 20.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.49 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to sodium intake limits for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No, the biscuits contain wheat flour (farine de blé T65) and wheat starch, both sources of gluten, and the allergen label explicitly lists gluten, so they are not safe for gluten‑free consumers.

La Vie Claire • 150 g

Biscuits petit épeautre et sesame

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These organic petit épeautre and sesame biscuits are sold in 150 g packs, featuring a blend of wheat flour, spelt flour, beet sugar, high‑oleic sunflower oil, toasted sesame seeds and skimmed milk powder, wrapped in a combination of plastic bags and a cardboard sleeve. Nutritionally, they deliver 503 kcal per 100 g, with high fat (23.1 g) and sugar (20.2 g) levels, moderate salt (0.49 g), 4.8 g of fiber and 8.5 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The product contains gluten, milk and sesame allergens, and while it benefits from organic sourcing and a good fiber content, its high sugar and fat content, plus several additives, limit its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat23.1 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates62.8 g

Sugars20.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit has lower sugar (20.2 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.49 g vs 1.98 g) but higher fat (23.1 g vs 17.65 g), higher calories (503 kcal vs 418 kcal) and more fiber (4.8 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé T65* 39,7%, sucre cristal de betterave* 18,7%, farine de petit épeautre* 16,8%, huile de tournesol oléique*, graines de sésame toastées* 11%, amidon de blé*, lait écrémé en poudre*, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, sel marin non raffiné, arôme naturel de vanille, antioxydant: extrait de romarin*. *Ingrédients agricoles issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs, fruits à coque et soja.

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