Why is Sables cereals classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is assigned to NOVA 3 because, besides the basic ingredients, the formulation includes two food additives: sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which are typical of processed baked goods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sables cereals affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 17 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood‑glucose levels and may be unsuitable for diabetics, while the 0.67 g of salt, although lower than many snacks, still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited by people with hypertension.

Are the hazelnut pieces in Sables cereals a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains hazelnut fragments, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to tree nuts and should be avoided by those individuals.

Bisson • 200 g

Sablés céréales

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sables cereals are sweet shortbread biscuits that belong to the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. The snack carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product that contains added sugar (17 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.67 g per 100 g) and the food additives E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), as well as gluten and nut allergens. On the plus side, it is organic, palm‑oil‑free, provides a high fiber content of 8.2 g per 100 g and includes whole‑grain oats, spelt flour, raisins and dried apple for added nutrients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this shortbread biscuit contains less than half the sugar (17 g vs 28.98 g) and about one‑third the salt (0.67 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering more than double the fiber (8.2 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine* (gluten) (36%), huile de tournesol* désodorisée, sucre de canne** blond, farine de blé* complet T130 (12,5%), farine d'épeautre* (Triticum spelta) (gluten) (12,5%), raisins secs* sultanines (5%), pommes déshydratées en morceaux* (2%), éclats de noisettes* (2%), poudres à lever: carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium, sel marin. "issus de l'agriculture biologique. **issus du commerce équitable et de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait, oeufs, soja et autres fruits à coque.

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