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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is manufactured from refined ingredients and includes several industrial additives; the label lists soy lecithin (E322/E322i), sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500/E500ii) and the polyol sweetener maltitol (E965) as the main additives.

Is the gluten in this biscuit a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the product contains whole-wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for a vegan diet, and does it meet other common dietary restrictions?

All listed ingredients are plant-based, making the biscuit vegan, but it is not gluten-free and contains soy, so it may not suit those avoiding gluten or soy.

Gullon • 270 g (20 x 13,5 g)

Sugar free

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sugar free is a shortbread-style biscuit covered in dark chocolate that is marketed as sugar-free, made with whole-wheat flour, vegetable oil, and maltitol sweetener, and it is suitable for vegans. Per 100 g it delivers 449 kcal, 21 g fat (7 g saturated), 6 g fiber, 0.5 g sugars, 0.65 g salt and 7 g protein, placing it in the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group and giving it a Nutri-Score of D. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains additives such as soy lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) and maltitol (E965), and includes gluten and soy allergens, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains dramatically less sugar, more fat and calories, but provides about twice the fiber and slightly more protein.

Ingredients

flour whole wheat 50%, black chocolate without sugar 24% (cocoa mass, sweetener (maltitol), cocoa butter, cocoa powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin ), vanilla flavour), sweetener (maltitol), vegetable oil (sunflower oil with high oleic acid content) 12%, vegetable fibre, baking powders (sodium hydrogen carbonate, and hydrogen carbonate ammonium), salt, flavourings,

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