Why is Super Seeds & Spirulina Organic Biscuits classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is considered ultra-processed (NOVA 4) because it is manufactured by blending refined flours, added sugars and rapeseed oil, yet it contains no additives; the ingredient list is limited to natural items such as whole-grain cereals, rapeseed oil, cane sugar, dried figs, chia, buckwheat, hazelnuts, spirulina and acerola extract.

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

With 8.4 g of sugar and only 0.08 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuit provides a modest amount of sugar that can raise blood glucose if consumed in large quantities, but its low salt level makes it suitable for blood-pressure management; moderate consumption is recommended for diabetics and hypertensive individuals.

Is the hazelnut in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, hazelnuts are a declared tree-nut allergen present at about 3% of the formulation, and the product may also contain traces of other nuts, so individuals with nut allergies should avoid it.

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Super Seeds & Spirulina Organic Biscuits | Figs - Hazelnuts

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Super Seeds & Spirulina Organic Biscuits - Figs & Hazelnuts are a certified organic snack that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes dietary family, featuring whole-grain cereals, dried figs, hazelnuts, chia, buckwheat, spirulina and acerola extract. The product carries a Nutri-Score B and a NOVA 3 classification, contains no additives, and provides low saturated fat (0.9 g) and very low salt (0.08 g) per 100 g. Nonetheless, it still delivers 8.4 g of sugars, 5.2 g of protein and moderate total fat, and includes wheat flour and hazelnuts, which are sources of gluten and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal234 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars8.4 g

Comparative Analysis

With only 8.4 g of sugar and 0.08 g of salt per 100 g, this biscuit contains about one-third the sugar and just 4% of the salt found in typical sugary snacks, while its 3.4 g of fiber per 100 g is slightly above the category average.

Ingredients

Cereals* 52.8% (full wheat flour, wheat flour, oat flour*), rapeseed oil*, cane sugar*, dried figs* 8%, seeds* 6% (chia* [salvia Hispanica], Kasha* (grilled dissected buckwheat)), hazelnuts* 3%, spirulina* 3%, acerola extract*. *Ingredients from organic farming. May contain any traces of other cereals containing gluten, soybeans, milk, eggs, sesame and nuts.

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