Why is Biscotto con riso, cioccolato e cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The biscuit includes many industrially processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple leavening agents, emulsifiers and flavor enhancers. Its additive list comprises lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium carbonate (E503ii), potassium tartrate (E336i), rosemary extract as an antioxidant (E392) and other processing aids, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With about 11 g of added sugars per 100 g, the biscuit contributes a moderate amount of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be eaten in controlled portions by diabetics. Its salt content is essentially zero, so it does not add to sodium intake, making it less of a concern for hypertension, but overall calorie and carbohydrate load still require mindful consumption.

Is the gluten in Biscotto con riso, cioccolato e cacao a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The product contains whole‑wheat flour, wheat starch and puffed wheat, all of which are sources of gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet, including those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Galbusera • 290g

Biscotto con riso, cioccolato e cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscotto con riso, cioccolato e cacao is a chocolate‑coated biscuit with rice, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B but falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing six additives such as lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium carbonate (E503ii), potassium tartrate (E336i) and rosemary extract (E392). The product is high in fiber (6.5 g/100 g), moderate in fat (17.4 g/100 g), low in sugar (≈11 g added sugars/100 g) and salt (0 g), but it includes gluten, soy, honey and may contain mustard, milk, egg and hazelnut traces, making it unsuitable for several allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal457 kcal

Fat17.4 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this biscuit has similar total fat (17.4 g vs 17.6 g), considerably lower saturated fat (3.3 g vs 7.8 g), markedly less added sugar (≈11 g vs 29 g), higher fiber (6.5 g vs 3.1 g) and slightly higher calories (457 kcal vs 418 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farina di grano tenero integrale 32%, fiocchi di avena 14,5%, zucchero, olio di girasole alto oleico, riso 6,5% (farina di riso 3,5%, riso soffiato 3%, sul prodotto finito), cioccolato 6,5% (pasta di cacao, zucchero, destrosio, emulsionante: lecitina di soia), amido di frumento, cacao magro 4,5%, arancia candita 3% (scorza d'arancia macinata, sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio, zucchero, correttore di acidità: acido citrico), frumento soffiato caramellato 2,5% (grano duro soffiato 1,2% sul prodotto finito, zucchero, miele, olio di girasole alto oleico, zucchero caramellato), agenti Lievitanti (carbonato acido di ammonio, carbonato acido di sodio, tartrato monopotassico), emulsio - nante: lecitina, amido di mais, sale marino integrale, aromi, antiossidante: estratto di rosmarino. Può contenere senape, latte, uova, nocciole e altra frutta a guscio. Gli ingredienti evidenziati rendono il prodotto non idoneo al consumo da parte di soggetti allergici o intolleranti a tali sostanze.

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