Why is Maria classic biscuit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit includes refined high‑oleic sunflower oil, emulsifiers, leavening agents, acidity regulator and flour treatment agent, which correspond to additives E306, E223, E330, E500/E500ii and E503/E503ii, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Maria classic biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17.5 g of sugar and 0.75 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contribute to increased blood pressure, so they should be consumed only in limited amounts by people with diabetes or hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this biscuit suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and skim milk powder (dairy), making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or strict keto diets, and its halal status is not indicated.

Yarych • 160g

Печиво Марія класична

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Maria classic biscuits are sweet snack biscuits belonging to the Sugary snacks group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing added sugars, refined sunflower oil and several food additives. While they provide 8 g of fat, 8 g of protein and 2.6 g of fiber per 100 g, they are high in sugar (17.5 g) and contain dairy, making them unsuitable for vegan or low‑carb diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal403 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates72.4 g

Sugars17.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this product contains less sugar (17.5 g vs 28.98 g), less fat (8.5 g vs 17.65 g) and lower salt (0.75 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

High grade wheat flour, sugar, drinking water, refined deodorized frozen high-oleic sunflower oil with antioxidants (E306) 6.6%, dry corn starch, skim milk powder, emulsifier (sunflower phosphatide concentrate), edible salt, leavening agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate), vanilla flavoring, acidity regulator (citric acid), flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulfite).

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