Why is Sultana Bosvruchten classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat flour, dried grapes, added sugars, sunflower oil and several food‑grade additives; it includes calcium lactate (E327), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), potassium citrate (E332), glycerol (E422) and pectin (E440), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Sultana Bosvruchten affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

A 43.5 g serving provides about 10.9 g of sugar and 0.20 g of salt; the high sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetics, while the moderate salt amount may contribute to increased blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Is Sultana Bosvruchten suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diet?

No. The biscuit contains wheat flour and wheat bran, which provide gluten, and includes skimmed milk powder, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and with 68.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is unsuitable for low‑carb diets.

Sultana • 43.5 gram

Sultana bosvruchten

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sultana Bosvruchten is a sweet biscuit that belongs to the PNNS categories “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes.” It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 13) and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars, several food‑grade additives and the allergens milk and gluten. While the biscuit provides modest protein and low saturated fat, its high sugar (25 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.45 g per 100 g) make it a less suitable choice for low‑sugar or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars14.6 g

Fruits & Vegetables23.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this biscuit contains far less fat (7 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (0.7 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.45 g vs 1.98 g) and calories (356 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its sugar level (25 g) is slightly below the typical snack average of 29 g.

Ingredients

TARWEbloem, gedroogde druiven 21% [(rozijnen en krenten in wisselende verhoudingen), suiker, zonnebloemolie, vulstof (maltitolen), geconcentreerde appelpuree, bevochtigingsmiddel (glycerol), maltodextrine, inuline, glucosestroop, rijstebloem, bosvruchtenpuree 0,9% (braam 0,3%*, blauwe bes 0,3%*, framboos 0,3%*), weipermeaatpoeder (MELK), TARWEzemelen, rijsmiddelen (natriumcarbonaten, difosfaten, ammoniumcarbonaten), natuurlijke aroma's (MELK), zout, magere MELKpoeder, zuurteregelaars (citroenzuur, kaliumcitraten, natriumcitraten), geleermiddel (pectinen), TARWEvezel, geconcentreerde bosvruchtenpuree 0,1% (braam 0,04%*, rode bes 0,04%*, framboos 0,01%*, aardbei 0,01%*), voedingszuur (citroenzuur), cacaoboter, rijstzetmeel, verstevigingsmiddel (calciumlactaat),

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