Why is Co‑op Bourbon Creams classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit includes refined wheat flour, palm oil, several sweeteners and flavorings, and it uses raising agents such as sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500/E500 ii) and ammonium hydrogen carbonate (E503/E503 ii); these processed ingredients and food‑grade additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of Co‑op Bourbon Creams affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, and 12 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol; combined with modest salt, it is not suitable for strict diabetic or hypertension management unless consumed in very small portions.

Is Co‑op Bourbon Creams suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains fortified wheat flour and wheat starch, so it is not gluten‑free; it uses palm oil and flavorings that are typically vegan, but possible traces of milk and sesame, as well as an uncertain halal status, mean it cannot be confidently labeled vegan, keto or halal.

Coop • 300 g

Co-op Bourbon Creams

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Co‑op Bourbon Creams are sweet, filled biscuits that belong to the sugary snacks family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 22 g of fat, 12 g of saturated fat, 25.7 g of sugars, only 0.21 g of salt and about 500 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of fiber. While they provide a quick source of energy, the high saturated fat and calorie content, presence of gluten and possible milk or sesame traces make them unsuitable for low‑fat, low‑sugar or certain allergen‑avoidance diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal348 kcal

Energy1473 kJ

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, Co‑op Bourbon Creams contain more fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), more saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), slightly less sugar (25.7 g vs 29 g), and far lower salt (0.21 g vs 1.98 g), resulting in a higher energy density (≈500 kcal vs 418 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Raising Agents (Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Sodium hydrogen carbonate), Salt, Flavouring. Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain milk, sesame.

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