Why is Cracker Crisps classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains several industrial ingredients such as sodium diacetate (E262), gum Arabic (E414), diphosphates (E450), esterified monoglycerides (E472e), sodium bicarbonate (E500), ammonium bicarbonate (E503), plus flavourings, paprika extract colour and multiple sweeteners, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in Cracker Crisps affect a diabetic diet?

With 8.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the crackers can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose; people managing diabetes should limit portion size or choose lower‑sugar alternatives to keep carbohydrate intake within their targets.

Is Cracker Crisps suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. The product is made with wheat flour, which contains gluten, and it may also contain milk, egg, soy or trace nuts, so it does not meet vegan or gluten‑free standards.

McVities • 110 g

Cracker Crisps

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cracker Crisps are savory, vegetarian crackers classified in the salty‑snacks category. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with 19 g of fat, 1.9 g of salt, 8.1 g of sugars and 2.2 g of fiber per 100 g. The crackers contain wheat flour (gluten) and may also include milk, egg, soy or nuts, making them unsuitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets despite being labeled vegetarian.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat19.1 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates67.9 g

Sugars8.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, Cracker Crisps have lower fat (19 g vs 23.6 g), much lower salt (1.9 g vs 52.4 g) and saturated fat (1.9 g vs 5.1 g), but higher sugars (8.1 g vs 3.8 g) and carbohydrates (67.9 g vs 56.9 g), while providing less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl (35 %), DE KNUSPRIG GEBACKENE WEIZENCRÄCKER MIT Sonnenblumenöl, getrocknete Kartoffeln, Stärke, Thai-Sweet-Chili-Aroma Zucker, natürliches Aroma (enthält Chili), Salz, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Šaureregulator (Natriumdiacetat), Farbstoff (Paprikaextrakt), Verdickungsmittel (Gummi arabicum)], Zucker, Maltodextrin, Invertzuckersirup, Backtriebmittel (Ammoniumbicarbonat, Natriumbicarbonat, Dinatriumdiphosphat), Salz, Emulgator (E472e). Für Allergene, einschließlich glutenhaltiges Getreide, siehe fett gedruckte Zutaten. Kann auch Nüsse, Sesamsamen, Milch, Ei, Soja enthalten./ ES SNACK DE GALLETAS CRUJIENTES CON SÁBOR A CHILE

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