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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the recipe relies on refined wheat flours, palm oil, maltitol, sorbitol and a suite of industrial food additives such as acid sodium carbonate (E500ii), potassium tartrate (E336i), malic acid (E296), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and soy lecithin, all typical of heavily manufactured snack products.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Digestive affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The biscuits provide only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which is minimal for blood‑glucose control, but they contain 0.91 g of salt, representing about 15 % of the daily recommended limit and therefore should be limited for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the wheat gluten in Digestive a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and added wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet; it also lists possible cross‑contamination with other allergens such as soy, eggs, peanuts, sesame and lupin.

papadopoulus

Digestive

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive biscuits by Papadopoulus are a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. Their nutritional profile per 100 g provides 452 kcal, 19 g total fat (9.5 g saturated), 61 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g sugars, 7.5 g protein and 0.91 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 classification. The formulation includes wheat flours, palm oil, maltitol, sorbitol and several additives (E965, E420ii, E500ii, E336i, E296, E471) and allergens such as gluten, soy, with possible traces of eggs, nuts, sesame and mustard, which may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal452 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet biscuit, this Digestive contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 28.98 g) but higher fat (19 g vs 17.65 g), more saturated fat (9.5 g vs 7.8 g), and more calories (452 kcal vs 418 kcal), while offering slightly more protein and carbs.

Ingredients

Farina di frumento, olio vegetale (olio di palma), farina frumento integrale 14%, edulcoranti (maltitolo, sciroppo di sorbitolo), destrina di frumento, farina di malto d'orzo, agenti lievitanti (carbonato acido di sodio, tartrato monopotassico, acido malico), amido, sale, emulsionanti (mono e digliceridi degli acidi grassi, lecitina di soia), glutine di frumento, aromi. Il prodotto può contenere latte, uova, arachidi, frutta a guscio, semi di sesamo, lupini e senape.

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