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

The biscuit is made from multiple industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, palm and rapeseed oils, cocoa powder, glucose‑fructose syrup, and a range of food additives. It includes emulsifiers (E322 lecithin, E322i), a raising system (potassium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, sodium carbonate), a stabiliser (E502 sodium carbonate), and flavorings, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 35 g of sugar and 1.9 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake, which are problematic for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure. It is therefore not recommended for regular consumption in these dietary regimes.

Is the palm oil used in Original a concern for sustainability?

Palm oil appears in the ingredient list and is a known driver of deforestation and habitat loss when sourced unsustainably. Although the product bears the Cocoa Life label for its cocoa, the palm oil is not specifically certified, so sustainability concerns remain.

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Original

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Oreo Original are chocolate sandwich biscuits marketed as a sweet snack and belong to the Sugary snacks group, carrying a Nutri‑Score of E (score 29) and classified in NOVA group 4. The product provides 472 kcal per 100 g, 19 g fat (including 5.4 g saturated fat), 35 g sugars and 1.9 g salt, and it is vegetarian, contains no animal‑derived ingredients, and supplies modest fiber (2.9 g). However, it is an ultra‑processed food with added sugars (≈34 g), palm oil, several emulsifiers and raising agents, and it contains gluten and soy allergens, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑salt or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal473 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, Original contains more sugar (35 g vs 28.9 g), more fat (19 g vs 17.7 g) and higher energy (473 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its saturated fat (5.4 g) and salt (1.9 g) are slightly below typical levels.

Ingredients

wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, rapeseed oil, fat reduced cocoa powder 4,5%, wheat starch, glucose-fructose syrup, raising agents (potassium carbonates, ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates), salt, emulsifiers ( soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), flavouring

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Oreo • 308 g ℮, 2 pacchetti da 14 biscotti 11 g l'uno

Original

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal473 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

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