Why is Biscuit Grany Céréales Gourmandes Et Croustillantes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined cereals, added sugars, vegetable oils and a leavening mix, and it includes six listed additives: emulsifier E322 (lecithin), its refined form E322i, raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), diphosphate E450, and emulsifier E472e (polyglycerol esters).

How does the sugar and salt content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 1.56 g of salt per 100 g exceeds many low‑sodium recommendations and may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto dietary patterns?

No; it contains wheat flour and traces of egg and milk, so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (65 g) and sugar content make it incompatible with keto guidelines.

LU • 28,5 g

Biscuit Grany Céréales Gourmandes Et Croustillantes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuit Grany Céréales Gourmandes Et Croustillantes is a sweet, crunchy cereal biscuit marketed by LU and falls under the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories. Per 100 g it delivers 462 kcal, 25 g of sugars, 1.56 g of salt and 17 g of fat, but also provides 5.4 g of dietary fiber and 8.3 g of protein. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several food additives (E322, E322i, E450, E472e, E500, E503) while carrying possible traces of egg, milk, nuts and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this biscuit contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher calories, fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Céréales 64 % [céréales complètes 48 % (flocons d'avoine 43 %, farine complète de blé 5 %), farine de blé 16 %), sucre, huiles végétales colza, palme), sirop de glucose-fructose, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium, diphosphates), sel, émulsifiants (E472e, lécithine de soja), mélasse de sucre de canne. Peut contenir oeuf, lait, fruits à coque et sésame.

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