Why is Chocolate biscuits with raspberry jam classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, palm‑oil‑based fats, and a raspberry jam filling that requires multiple industrial steps such as emulsification, preservation and flavor enhancement, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its label lists eight additives, including the preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), the emulsifier E471, the acidity regulator E330 (citric acid), the gelling agent E440 (pectin), the colourant E160a (β‑carotene), the colourant E160ai (anthocyanins), the flavouring E442 and the emulsifier E500 (sodium bicarbonate).

How does the high sugar content of this biscuit affect a diabetic diet?

With 35.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight glycaemic control. Diabetics should limit consumption to very small portions and consider pairing it with protein or fibre‑rich foods to blunt the glucose spike, or choose a lower‑sugar alternative.

Is this product compatible with vegan, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The biscuit is not vegan because it contains milk powder, whey powder, and an egg‑based blend, but it carries a halal certification, so it meets Islamic dietary rules. It is not gluten‑free since it uses wheat flour, which contains gluten.

Престиж • 200 г

Chocolate biscuits with rasberry jam

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate biscuits with raspberry jam are a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation that includes palm oil, several emulsifiers and preservative E202 among eight listed additives. Nutritionally the 100 g portion provides 448 kcal, 17.2 g fat (6.8 g saturated), 35.9 g sugars and 0.3 g salt, which is higher in sugar than the average biscuit, comparable in fat, and low in salt, while also containing gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal448 kcal

Fat17.2 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Carbohydrates67.5 g

Sugars35.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical biscuit average, this product contains more sugar (35.9 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), about the same amount of fat (17.2 g vs 17.65 g) and considerably less salt (0.3 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

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