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

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, refined sunflower oil and several food-industry additives; the label lists sodium carbonate (E500ii) and ammonium carbonate (E503ii) as raising agents, which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and contribute to sodium intake, making them unsuitable as a staple for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure; they should be eaten only occasionally and in small portions.

Are these biscuits safe for people with gluten or milk allergies, and can they be included in a vegan diet?

The product contains wheat flour and milk (including milk proteins and honey), so it is not safe for gluten-intolerant or dairy-allergic individuals and it is not vegan, although it carries a vegetarian label because it contains no animal meat.

Mulino Bianco • 350 g

Biscuits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mulino Bianco's milk shortbread biscuits are a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its refined wheat flour, added sunflower oil, sugars, honey and the presence of additives such as sodium carbonate (E500ii) and ammonium carbonate (E503ii); it is high in sugars (19 g/100 g), fat (high), with moderate salt (0.9 g/100 g) and saturated fat, and contains both gluten and milk allergens. On the positive side, it provides 3.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g, is labeled vegetarian and palm-oil-free, but it is not suitable for vegans or for those avoiding gluten or dairy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal486 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these biscuits contain less sugar (19 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) and lower salt (0.9 g vs 2.0 g per 100 g), while their fat level remains comparable to typical biscuits in the category.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 67,4%*, huile de tournesol, sucre, LAIT 4%*, sucre cristal 4%*, poudres à lever (carbonate acide de sodium, carbonate acide d'ammonium), sel, amidon de BLÉ, miel, protéines de LAIT, arômes. *% exprimé sur le produit fini. Peut contenir des traces de FRUITS À COQUE, MOUTARDE, GRAINES DE SÉSAME, SOJA et OEUFS.

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