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

Cecille fall into the NOVA 4 category because they are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and several processed ingredients, including four food additives: sodium carbonate (E500), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium carbonate (E503) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), which act as leavening agents.

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

Each 100 g serving of Cecille provides 22 g of sugars, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited by people with diabetes; the 0.5 g of salt, while lower than many snacks, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for those managing hypertension.

Is the almond content in Cecille a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, Cecille contain 3.1 % almonds, and the product is labeled with a nut allergen warning, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid consuming them.

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cecille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cecille are chocolate-flavored dry biscuits marketed by Mulino Bianco, belonging to the sugary snacks family. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of several additives such as sodium carbonate (E500), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium carbonate (E503) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii). While the product offers a modest amount of fiber (6 g per 100 g) and relatively low saturated fat and salt, it still contains high levels of sugars and overall calories, making it a treat rather than a nutrient‑dense food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal457 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, Cecille contain less sugar (22 g vs 28.98 g), slightly lower fat (17 g vs 17.65 g), markedly lower saturated fat (2.3 g vs 7.8 g) and much less salt (0.5 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farina di fremento 42,3 %*, zucchero, olio di girasole, cereale croccante (glutine di frumento, farina di riso), cacao 6,8%, scorza di arancia candita 6,8% (scorza di arancia 3,6%*, sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio, zucchero, succo di limone, aroma), farina di ceci 4,2%, mandorle 3,1% agenti lievitanti (carbonato acido d'ammonio, carbonato acido di sodio), emulsionante: lecitina di sola, sale, aromi, *Percentuali espresse sul prodotto finito.

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