Why is KIDDYLICIOUS Fruity Bakes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes refined flours, added sugars, a fruit concentrate, and processing steps such as baking and the use of a gelling agent. It contains two additives: pectin (E440) as a natural gelling agent and sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) as a raising agent.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 33 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level of 0.3 g per 100 g is relatively low, so it poses less of a concern for hypertension, but the high sugar still outweighs any benefit.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for children with celiac disease?

Yes, the primary ingredient is whole‑wheat flour, which contains gluten. Children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid these biscuits and choose certified gluten‑free alternatives.

Kiddylicious • 132 g

KIDDYLICIOUS Fruity Bakes - Fraise - 132g (6x1p)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

KIDDYLICIOUS Fruity Bakes Strawberry biscuits are organic, gluten‑containing baby snacks made from whole wheat flour, rice flour and a fruit puree filling, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. The product carries a NOVA 4 label, indicating it is ultra‑processed, and it does not have a Nutri‑Score because it belongs to the baby‑food category. While it offers fiber and vitamin B1, it also contains high sugars (33 g per 100 g), moderate fat (9.7 g), and common allergens such as gluten, with traces of milk, egg, nuts and soy.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal359 kcal

Fat9.7 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack values, this biscuit has higher sugar (33 g vs 28.98 g) and fiber (4.4 g vs 3.07 g), but lower fat (9.7 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (1.2 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.3 g vs 1.98 g) and energy (359 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ complet* (39%), fourrage aux fruits* (35%) (concentré de jus de pomme, purée de fraises (26%), purée de cassis, purée de cerises, gélifiant: pectine, extrait de framboises), concentré de jus de pomme*, huile de tournesol*, farine de riz*, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), thiamine (vitamine B1).

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