Why is Biscotti nocciole e fave di cacao plant based classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined flours, multiple vegetable oils, added cane sugar, agave syrup, and several processing aids such as emulsified soy lecithin and leavening agents; these ingredients and the presence of additives E450 (disodium diphosphate) and E500 (sodium carbonate) place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuits add a significant carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose levels, requiring careful portion control for diabetics; the 0.62 g of salt is below the average snack level but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should monitor consumption.

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

The cookies are certified vegan because they contain no animal‑derived ingredients, but they include wheat flour, oat flakes and barley, so they are not gluten‑free, and they contain hazelnut granules, making them unsuitable for nut‑free diets.

Misura • 260gr

Biscotti nocciole e fave di cacao plant based

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscotti nocciole e fave di cacao plant based are plant‑based hazelnut and cacao bean biscuits classified under sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes. Per 100 g they provide 485 kcal, 24 g of fat (8.5 g saturated), 18 g of sugars, 0.62 g of salt, 9.1 g of protein and 8.5 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group 4 indicating an ultra‑processed product. The cookies are vegan but contain gluten, nuts, soy and mustard and include additives E450 (disodium diphosphate) and E500 (sodium carbonate), making them unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, these biscuits contain less sugar (18 g vs 28.9 g) and less salt (0.62 g vs 1.98 g), but more fat (24 g vs 17.6 g), slightly higher saturated fat (8.5 g vs 7.8 g), higher energy (485 kcal vs 418 kcal), and deliver considerably more fiber (8.5 g vs 3.1 g) and protein (9.1 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

Farina integrale di grano tenero 37% - oli e grassi vegetali (girasole, cocco) - zucchero di canna 15% - fiocchi di avena 14% – granella di nocciole 6% – granella di cacao 4% • grano farro dicocco soffiato 3% cacao magro in polvere 3% - sciroppo d'agave (Agave tequilana) 2,5% bevanda a base di avena 2,5% (acqua, avena, olio di semi di girasole, sale) - di frumento (grano) amido emulsionante: lecitina di soia - agenti lievitanti: difosfato disodico. carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido di ammonio-sale-aromi. Può contenere latte, uova, mandorle, pistacchio, noci, orzo, segale e senape

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