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

Cookie contains refined wheat flour, sugar, milk chocolate, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E322), flavourings and sulphur dioxide additives E503 and E503ii, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this Cookie affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 39 g of sugars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic control, and the 11 g of saturated fat may raise cholesterol levels, potentially worsening hypertension and cardiovascular risk.

Is the hazelnut cream filling in this Cookie a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the filling contains hazelnut cream with 10 % hazelnuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

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Cookie

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cookie is a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, offering 466 kcal, 18 g fat (including 11 g saturated fat) and 39 g sugars per 100 g. It scores an E on the Nutri‑Score and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category due to ingredients such as refined wheat flour, milk chocolate, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E322) and sulphur dioxide additives (E503, E503ii). While it provides 3.2 g of fiber and 7.1 g of protein and contains no added sugars, it also includes common allergens like milk, hazelnuts and wheat and is relatively high in sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal466 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cookie (28.98 g sugars, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this Cookie contains markedly more sugars (39 g) and saturated fat (11 g) while its salt level (0.2 g) is well below the average.

Ingredients

WHEAT FLOUR TYPE "0", BROWN SUGAR, MILK CHOCOLATE 20% (SUGAR, WHOLE MILK POWDER, COCOA BITTER, COCOA MASS, EMULSIFIER: SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA FLAVORING), BUTTER (MILK), SUGAR, PASTEURIZED FRESH EGGS, LEAVENING AGENTS: AMMONIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE, FLAVORS, SALT. FILLING 22%: HAZELNUT CREAM (SUGAR, NOW-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS AND FATS: SUNFLOWER OIL, COCOA BUTTER; HAZELNUTS (10%), LOW FAT COCOA POMER, MILK POWDER, EMULSIFIER E322, GIRASOLE LECITHIN), NATURAL FLAVOR.

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