Why is B‑SAN classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 is assigned to foods made mainly from industrial substances or containing numerous additives; B‑SAN lists emulsifier (E322), soy lecithin (E322i), sodium bicarbonate (E500), sodium carbonate (E500i), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503), ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), isomalt (E953), sucralose (E955) and maltitol (E965) among its ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in B‑SAN affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

B‑SAN provides 5.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is moderate and comes from sugar alcohols that have a lower impact on blood glucose, yet the total carbohydrate load remains significant for strict diabetic control; its salt level is only 0.18 g per 100 g, well below the average for biscuits, making it relatively acceptable for hypertension when consumed in moderation.

Is B‑SAN suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour and whole milk powder, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and with 59 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it far exceeds the low‑carb threshold required for a keto diet.

Risi

B-SAN

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

B‑SAN chocolate biscuits by Risi are a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. Per 100 g they provide 593 kcal, 27.3 g fat (13.3 g saturated), 59 g carbohydrates (5.2 g sugars), 7.5 g protein and 0.18 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with several additives and the allergens gluten, milk and soy. The biscuits are palm‑oil free and contain no added sugar, but their high saturated fat, high energy density and the presence of multiple additives and sweeteners make them unsuitable for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal593 kcal

Fat27.3 g

Saturated Fat13.3 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate biscuit (≈29 g sugars, 18 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 2 g salt and 418 kcal per 100 g), B‑SAN contains far less sugar and salt but considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories.

Ingredients

maltitol, isomalt, wheat flour, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, wheat bran flour, cocoa paste, oat flour, barley malt flour, potato starch, baking powder, sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, emulsifier, soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, sweetener, sucralose, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B9

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