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

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as palm fat, glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars and multiple processed components, which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category; its label lists additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E333 (acid regulator) and E440 (pectin) used as emulsifier, acidifier and gelling agent.

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

With 46 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and are unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the low salt level (0.3 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall high sugar still makes the product a poor choice for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the palm fat used in these biscuits a concern for sustainability or health?

Palm fat contributes saturated fatty acids and its production is linked to deforestation, raising sustainability concerns; although the ingredient is certified organic, it remains less desirable from a health perspective compared with plant oils lower in saturated fat.

Bio Village, Marque Repère • 120 g

Biscuits fourrés figue

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fig filled biscuits are a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks group, made with organic wheat flour, fig paste, cane sugar and palm fat, and they carry the EU organic label and are produced in France. They receive a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting their high added-sugar content (46 g per 100 g), moderate fat (8.5 g) and salt (0.3 g), as well as several additives such as E322 (sunflower lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E333 and E440 (pectin). While the product provides some fiber (3.1 g) and 20 % fruit‑vegetable‑nut content and scores a B on the Eco-Score, its palm-derived fat, high sugar level and presence of egg, gluten and milk allergens limit its suitability for health‑focused or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal393 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

The biscuits contain 46 g of sugars per 100 g, far above the category average of 28.98 g, but their fat (8.5 g) and salt (0.3 g) are well below the typical snack averages of 17.65 g and 1.98 g respectively, resulting in a lower overall energy content (393 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 33 %, sirop de glucose-fructose*, pâte de figues* 15 %, sucre de canne* 10 %, purée de pommes*, sirop de fructose*, graisse de palme*, œufs entiers*, poudre de lait écrémé*, arôme naturel de figue, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines* (tournesol), acidifiant : acide citrique, gélifiant : pectines, correcteur d'acidité: E333. Traces de soja, fruits à coque et graines de sésame. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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