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

NOVA 4 groups foods that are industrial formulations with multiple added ingredients; these biscuits include additives such as E500 (sodium carbonate), E500ii (sodium hydrogen carbonate), E502 (potassium carbonate), and the sugar‑alcohol maltitol (E965) used as a sweetener, as well as raising agents and flavourings that qualify the product as ultra‑processed.

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

With only 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g the biscuits have a low sugar load, making them more suitable for diabetes management than typical sweet snacks, but the 0.66 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to blood‑pressure elevation if consumed in large amounts, so portion control is advised for hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

The biscuits are certified vegan and contain no animal‑derived ingredients, but they contain wheat flour and therefore are not gluten‑free, and the presence of maltitol and other carbs makes them unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

gullón • 245 g

Digestive biscuits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive biscuits are a sweet snack classified in the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups. They are vegan, labeled as a source of fibre, contain no added sugars and only 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g, while providing 7.3 g of dietary fibre. At the same time, they are an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4), carry a Nutri‑Score of C, contain moderate salt (0.66 g/100 g) and several additives such as E500, E502 and maltitol (E965), and are not gluten‑free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

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Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, these digestive biscuits contain far less sugar (3.7 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.66 g vs 1.98 g), similar calories, higher fiber (7.3 g vs 3.07 g), and slightly lower fat and protein.

Ingredients

Mąka pszenna pełnoziarnista 75%, substancja słodząca (maltitol), olej roślinny (olej słonecznikowy o wysokiej zawartości kwasu oleinowego) 16%, oligofruktoza, substancje spulchniające (wodorowęglan sodu i wodorowęglan amonu), sól, aromat. Słowo Digestive nie oznacza, że produkt ma właściwości wspomagające trawienie. Może zawierać mleko, soję, orzechy i gorczycę.

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