Why is Cream O (B) Vanilla classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, vegetable and hydrogenated fats, multiple sweeteners and a cream filling, and it includes several artificial colourants (E129, E133, E110) and flavourings, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 36.7 g of sugar and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or cardiovascular‑focused eating plans.

Is this vanilla cream biscuit suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

No. It contains milk, whey and soy, so it is not vegan, it includes wheat flour making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and its sugar level is well above low‑sugar thresholds.

Jack n' Jill, Jackwill • 3l

cream o (b) vanilla 30g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cream O (B) Vanilla is a 30 g sandwich biscuit marketed by Jackwill/Jack n' Jill, classified in the sugary‑snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high sugar (36.7 g/100 g), saturated fat (15 g/100 g) and moderate salt, while offering a relatively high fiber content of 10 g/100 g. Consumers should be aware of the presence of gluten, milk and soy allergens as well as several artificial colours and flavourings.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Added Sugars17.7 g

Fruits & Vegetables0.1 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains more fat (23.3 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), sugars (36.7 g vs 29.0 g) and calories (500 kcal vs 418 kcal), but less salt (1.0 g vs 2.0 g) and provides about three times more fiber (10 g vs 3.1 g).

Ingredients

COOKIE BASE (WHEAT FLOUR. VEGETABLE FAT [PALM, ANTIOXIDANT (MIXED TOCOPHEROL)). SUGAR, COCOA GLUCOSE SKIMMED MILK. WHEY CORNSTARCH, COCOA LIQUOR, RAISING AGENTS (SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), IODIZED SALT, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN) ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (ALLURA RED AC, BRILLIANT BLUE FCF. SUNSET YELLOW FCF)) AND CREAMFILLING (SUGAR. HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE FAT (PALM, COCONUT. ANTIOXIDANT (MIXED TOCOPHEROL, TBHO)] SKIMMED MILK. DEXTROSE, CORNSTARCH. EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN). IODIZED SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS)

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