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

NOVA 4 includes foods made with refined ingredients and industrial formulation; Dinosaurus uses refined wheat and rye flours, added sugar, high-oleic sunflower oil, whey and skimmed milk powders, and contains raising agents (ammonium carbonate E503 and sodium carbonate E500), antioxidants (propyl gallate E304 and tocopherols E306), and flavorings, all of which classify it as ultra-processed.

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

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it a poor choice for diabetic individuals, while its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g adds to sodium intake, which may aggravate hypertension; moderate consumption or avoidance is advisable for these conditions.

Is Dinosaurus suitable for a vegan or gluten-free diet?

No, the product contains whey powder and skimmed milk powder, which are animal-derived, and it includes wheat and rye flours that provide gluten, so it is neither vegan nor gluten-free.

Artiach, Mondelez • 411 g

Dinosaurus

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dinosaurus is a plant-based sweet biscuit that combines wheat and rye flours, sugar, high-oleic sunflower oil, whey and skimmed milk powders, and a blend of added vitamins. It belongs to the Sugary Snacks group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), with 20 g of sugar and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, and contains gluten and milk allergens. While it provides modest fiber (2.5 g/100 g) and a vitamin complex, the presence of several additives (E304, E306, E500, E503) and its overall high sugar level limit its suitability for health-focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars17.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary-snack (28.98 g sugar and 1.98 g salt per 100 g), Dinosaurus contains less sugar (20 g) and less salt (1.1 g) but still delivers moderate fat and a low Nutri-Score, placing it among the less sweet but still nutritionally modest options.

Ingredients

Céréales (69%) [farine de blé, farine de seigle, amidon de blé, son de blé], sucre, huile de tournesol haut oléique 18%, sel, lactosérum en poudre, poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium et sodium), lait écrémé en poudre, sirop de glucose et fructose, arômes, antioxydants (E304, E306), vitamines (thiamine, riboflavine, niacine, acide pantothénique, vitamine B6, acide folique, vitamine B12),

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