Why is Leibniz Butterkeks 30% less sugar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, egg powder and whey, and includes functional additives such as the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and raising agents sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503), which together place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With 12 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should limit portion size, while its 0.66 g of salt per 100 g is lower than average but still contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this biscuit a concern for individuals with gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten, making the product unsuitable for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Leibniz • 150g

Leibniz Butterkeks 30 % weniger Zucker

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Leibniz Butterkeks 30% less sugar is a butter biscuit classified as a sugary snack in the biscuits and cakes dietary family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D, belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, contains additives such as E322 (lecithin), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), and lists eggs, gluten and milk among its allergens, with moderate saturated fat and salt levels. However, the formulation offers 30% less sugar than the regular version, provides about 11 g of fiber per 100 g and contains lower sugar and salt than typical sweet snacks, giving it a modest nutritional advantage despite its processing level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal409 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains about 12 g of sugar per 100 g, which is less than half the category average of 28.98 g, and also has lower fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering roughly three times more dietary fiber.

Ingredients

_Weizenmehl_ (74 %), Oligofruktose, Zucker, _Butter_ (9,8 %), Maismehl, _Hühnervolleipulver_, Invertzuckersirup, Backtriebmittel: Natriumcarbonate, Ammoniumcarbonate; Molkenerzeugnis (_Milch_), Emulgator: Lecithine; Salz, Aromen (_Milch_)

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200g