Why is Golden classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Golden is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil, an invert sugar syrup and several food‑grade additives such as soy lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) as a raising agent, and a natural orange flavor, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, Golden can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 0.43 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low for a snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake and may need monitoring for those with hypertension.

Is the soy ingredient in Golden a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, Golden lists soy (soy lecithin) as an ingredient and marks it as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Bimo • 16 pièces 19.5g

Golden

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Golden is a sweet biscuit snack produced by Bimo, falling under the sugary snacks group of the food classification system. It has a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugars, emulsifiers and palm oil. While it provides 461 kcal per 100 g and modest protein, its high saturated fat (6.7 g), high sugar (27 g) and low fiber (0.2 g) make it a treat rather than a nutrient-dense food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal461 kcal

Fat14.5 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates76 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical biscuits, Golden contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.94 g), lower total fat (14.5 g vs 17.66 g) and saturated fat (6.7 g vs 7.79 g), much less salt (0.43 g vs 2.01 g) but delivers higher calories (461 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de Blé, Sucre, Huile Végétale Non-Hydrogénée (Palme), Sirop de Sucre Inverti, Emulsifiant (Lecithine de Sojal, Mélange de Vitamines et Minéraux [Carbonate de Calcium, Fer, Niacine (Vitamine B3), Thiamine (Vitamine B1), Riboflavine (Vitamine B2), Acide Folique (Vitamine B9)], Sel, Poudre à Lever (Bicarbonate de Sodium), Arôme Naturel (Orange). CONTIENT: BLE (GLUTEN), SOJA.

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