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

The biscuits are made from refined wheat flour, sugar, sunflower oil, milk, honey, glucose syrup and several industrial leavening and flavouring agents; the presence of acidulants E336/E336i and leavening agents E503/E503ii classifies the product as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4).

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

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited for people with diabetes; the 0.52 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so those with hypertension should consume them sparingly.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains milk, eggs and honey, and it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and wheat starch; however, it carries a halal label, making it acceptable for halal diets, and it is not keto‑friendly because it provides 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Balocco • 350 g

Novellini biscuits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Novellini biscuits are a sweet, milk-based biscuit made in Italy and marketed as halal, belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups, and they contain wheat flour, sunflower oil, whole milk, honey and natural flavours. Per 100 g they provide 463 kcal, 16 g of fat (1.5 g saturated), 21 g of sugars, 0.52 g of salt, 2 g of fiber and 6.7 g of protein, which is lower in sugar, fat and salt than the average biscuit but higher in total energy. Classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri-Score of D, the biscuits contain additives E336/E336i and E503/E503ii and list wheat, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts and soy among the allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal463 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this product has lower sugar (21 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), lower fat (16 g vs 17.65 g), lower saturated fat (1.5 g vs 7.8 g) and lower salt (0.52 g vs 1.98 g), but higher energy (463 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Wheat flour - sugar - sunflower oil - fresh pasteurized whole milk - glucose syrup - wheat starch - honey-fresh eggs - salt-sodium bicarbonate - potassium acid tartrate - ammonium bicarbonate - natural flavours. Contains: wheat, milk and eggs. May contain tree nuts (hazelnuts and almonds), peanuts and soya. Store in a cool and dry place. Biscuits sablés au lait frais et au miel. Ingrédients: farine de blé - sucre - huile de tournesol - lait entier pasteurisé frais - sirop de glucose - amidon de blé - miel - ceufs frais - sel - bicarbonate de sodium, potassium hydrogen tartrate, bicarbonate d'ammonium - arômes naturels. Contient du blé, oeufs et lait. Peut contenir des fruits à coque (noisettes et amandes), arachides et soja. Conserver à l'abri de la chaleur et de l'humidité. uo

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