Why is Rousquilles du Roussillon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, multiple egg forms, leavening agents, flavorings and an essential oil, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additives are the ammonium carbonate leavening agent (E503) and its variant (E503ii).

How does the high sugar content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or an insulin‑resistant diet?

With 43 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic or low‑carb diets and requiring careful portion control for anyone monitoring sugar intake.

Is the egg ingredient in this biscuit a problem for consumers with egg allergies, and are there any milk traces?

Yes, the product contains whole eggs, egg yolks, and egg whites, so it must be avoided by anyone allergic to eggs; it also lists traces of milk, which could trigger reactions in milk‑sensitive individuals.

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Rousquilles du Roussillon aux arômes naturels de citron et d'anis

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Rousquilles du Roussillon aux arômes naturels de citron et d'anis are sweet biscuits coated with a meringue, belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, refined flour, multiple egg components, and additives E503 and E503ii. While they offer low saturated fat and salt and include free‑range eggs, the high sugar content (43 g per 100 g) and presence of allergens (egg, gluten, milk traces) make them a less healthy choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal425 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sweet snack, this biscuit has about 50 % more sugar (43 g vs 29 g per 100 g) but lower fat (12 g vs 17.6 g), lower saturated fat (1.3 g vs 7.8 g) and much less salt (0.22 g vs 2 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 39 %; sucre*; huile de colza*; oeufs* 5,9 %;miel*; sirop de sucre inverti ; jaunes d'oeufs* 2,3%; sirop de glucose*; blancs d'oeufs 1,3 %; jus de citron 0,2 %; poudre à lever: carbonate acide d'ammonium; sel*; huile essentielle de citron; arôme naturel d'anis*. Traces de lait et de fruits à coque. * Origine France.

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