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

The biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars and refined vegetable oil together with a list of industrial ingredients such as ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), sodium carbonate (E500ii), baking powder, soy lecithin (E322), and sodium metabisulphite (E223), which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in these biscuits affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 16 g of sugar and 0.66 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics and contribute to increased blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so they should be consumed only in limited amounts.

Are these biscuits suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or halal diets?

The product is certified halal and contains no palm oil, but it is not vegan or gluten‑free because it includes wheat flour, lactose from whey powder and soy, and may also contain traces of egg and sesame.

Детство мое • 200 г

Обикновени бисквити

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These plain biscuits from the Detstvo moje brand are a sweet snack classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. With 432 kcal, 10 g fat (4 g saturated), 16 g sugars and 0.66 g salt per 100 g, they provide more protein (8 g) than the average biscuit but contain no dietary fiber and carry a Nutri‑Score of D, reflecting moderate‑to‑high sugar and salt levels. They are labeled halal and palm‑oil‑free but are ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contain several additives such as ammonium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, leavening agents, soy lecithin and E223, and they list gluten, lactose, soy and possible egg and sesame traces as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal432 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates78 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plain biscuit (28.98 g sugar, 17.6 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this product contains less than half the sugar, about 40 % less fat and salt, but provides slightly more calories and protein while lacking fiber.

Ingredients

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