Why is Il Biscotto -30% zuccheri classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and a range of processed ingredients such as raising agents (ammonium carbonate E503, sodium bicarbonate E500, disodium diphosphate E450), calcium carbonate, flavorings and iron fumarate, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Il Biscotto -30% zuccheri affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 16 g of total sugars (about 18 g added sugars) per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes, while its 0.37 g of salt is moderate and unlikely to trigger hypertension on its own, but combined with other salty foods it could contribute to excess sodium intake.

Is the wheat flour and milk powder in this biscuit a concern for people with gluten or dairy allergies?

Yes, the product lists wheat flour (66 %) and skimmed‑milk powder as ingredients, so it contains gluten and dairy proteins; both are declared allergens and should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or milk allergy.

Plasmon • 320 g

Il Biscotto -30% zuccheri

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Il Biscotto -30% zuccheri is a child-focused sweet biscuit marketed in Italy and falls into the Sugary snacks / Biscuits and cakes group. Per 100 g it provides 399 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 8.4 g fiber and 0.37 g salt, but also 16 g of total sugars (about 18 g added sugars) and 8.5 g fat with 4.2 g saturated fat, giving it a Nutri-Score of C. The biscuit is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as carbonates (E503, E500), diphosphate (E450), calcium carbonate, flavorings and iron fumarate, and it lists gluten and milk as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this product has roughly half the sugar (16 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (8.5 g vs 17.65 g), markedly less salt (0.37 g vs 1.98 g), but considerably more fiber (8.4 g vs 3.07 g) and protein (9.4 g vs 6.33 g), while its carbohydrate level is slightly higher (67 g vs 59.61 g).

Ingredients

Farina di frumento (66%), zucchero, oli vegetali (girasole, palma certificato sostenibile, oliva), fibra solubile da mais, latte scremato in polvere, estratto di malto da orzo, amido di frumento, agenti lievitanti (carbonato acido di ammonio, carbonato acido di sodio, difosfato disodico), carbonato di calcio, aromi, fumarato ferroso, niacina riboflavina, tiamina, vitamina B6.

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