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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sweeteners, and multiple industrial ingredients such as maltitol syrup, sodium carbonate (E500/E500ii), and other food‑grade additives, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 3.6 g of sugar and 0.72 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits are relatively low in these nutrients, making them a more suitable occasional choice for people managing blood‑sugar or blood‑pressure, though the overall calorie and carbohydrate load should still be considered.

Is Biscotti suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains animal‑derived ingredients such as yogurt, eggs, and milk powder, and it is made with wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate content, and not gluten‑free.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscotti are sweet snack biscuits that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes families. The product delivers low sugar (3.6 g/100 g) and low salt (0.72 g/100 g) but provides a relatively high energy content of 461 kcal and a high carbohydrate level, earning it a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. It contains several allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, mustard, nuts), is not vegan and includes additives such as sodium carbonate (E500) and maltitol‑based sweeteners (E965, E965ii).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal421 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, these biscuits contain far less sugar (3.6 g vs 28.9 g) and lower saturated fat (1.6 g vs 7.8 g), but they are higher in energy (461 kcal vs 418 kcal) and carbohydrates (71 g vs 59.6 g).

Ingredients

Farina di grano tenero tipo "2" 50% - edulcoranti maltitolo sciroppo di maltitolo - olio di semi di girasole - amido di frumento (grano)- farina di fiocchi di avena - yogurt (latte) magro 4% - uova fresche pastorizzate da allevamento a terra 4% - latte scremato in polvere - farina di frumento (grano) maltato - estratto di matto d'orzo - agenti lievitanti: carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido di ammonio-sale-aromi.

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