Why is Biscuits with cereals and chocolate chips classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is made from refined wheat flour, oats, sugar, oil and chocolate, and it includes several permitted food‑industry additives: E450 (disodium diphosphate), E450i (same), E500 (sodium bicarbonate), E500ii (acid sodium carbonate), E503 (ammonium carbonate) and E503ii (acid ammonium carbonate). These substances are used as leavening agents and stabilisers, which places the product in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed group.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuits deliver a significant amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates. For people managing diabetes, consuming this amount can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so the product should be eaten only in very small portions or avoided in favour of lower-sugar alternatives.

Is this product suitable for a vegan or gluten-free diet?

No. The formulation contains whole-wheat flour and oat flakes, which provide gluten, and the dark chocolate may include cocoa butter and milk-derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for vegans. Additionally, the label warns of possible traces of egg, milk, soy and mustard, further limiting suitability for those with specific allergies or dietary restrictions.

Realforno • 250 g

Biscotti con cereali e gocce di cioccolato

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These biscuits with cereals and chocolate chips are a sweet snack classified under the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups. They receive a Nutri-Score of C and fall into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of several food additives and refined ingredients. While they provide a good amount of fiber (7.5 g) and protein (8.3 g) per 100 g, they are also relatively high in total fat (18 g), contain 18 g of sugars and 0.3 g of salt, and include additives such as E450, E500 and E503.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet biscuits, this product has lower sugar and salt, higher fiber and protein, similar total fat and much lower saturated fat.

Ingredients

32% farina di frumento integrale, 31% fiocchi di avena, zucchero di canna, olio di girasole, 10% cioccolato fondente [(pasta di cacao, zucchero, burro di cacao, cacao magro in polvere), emulsionante: lecitina di girasole, aroma naturale di vaniglia], sciroppo di glucosio, agenti lievitanti: carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido di ammonio, difosfato disodico; sale, Prodotto aromi naturali. Cacao: 72% min. nel cioccolato fondente. Tedesco Può contenere tracce di uova, senape, latte, soia e Tecnolo frutta a guscio.

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