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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat and spelt flours, added sugar, sunflower oil and several food‑industry additives; the listed additives are carbonates of ammonium (E503) used as a leavening agent, sodium carbonate (E502), a natural vanilla flavor, and rosemary extract (E392) acting as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content in these sesame‑spelt biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugar and 0.58 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits deliver a high carbohydrate load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the moderate salt contributes to sodium intake that may elevate blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

No, the biscuits are not vegan because they contain milk powder, not gluten‑free due to wheat and spelt flour, and not keto‑friendly because of the 20 g of sugar and overall high carbohydrate content; they may be acceptable for halal consumers as they contain no pork products and only dairy, but halal certification is not confirmed.

Auchan, Auchan Bio • 0.15 kg

Biscuits sésame et épeautre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits sésame et épeautre are organic sesame and spelt sweet biscuits sold in Auchan stores. They belong to the “Sugary snacks” group, carry a Nutri‑Score of D, and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of refined wheat flour, added sugars, emulsifiers and antioxidants such as carbonates of ammonium (E503) and rosemary extract (E392). While they provide a modest amount of dietary fiber (4.7 g per 100 g) and are certified organic, they are high in sugar (20 g), contain gluten, milk, sesame and trace nuts, and deliver roughly 500 kcal per 100 g, making them a calorie‑dense indulgence that should be consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal497 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), these sesame‑spelt biscuits contain 20 g sugar and 0.58 g salt, both well below the category averages, yet provide roughly 500 kcal per 100 g, suggesting a comparable or higher fat content and overall energy density.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 39% (origine France), sucre*, farine de petit ÉPEAUTRE* 16%, huile de tournesol*, graines de SÉSAME* 11%, amidon de BLÉ*, poudre de LAIT écrémé* poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium sel, arôme naturel de vanille, antioxydant : extrait de romarin*. * Biologiques. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de soja, d'oeufs et de moutarde.

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