Why is Biscuit aux raisins, parfum fruits rouges classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places foods that contain industrially processed ingredients and additives in group 4; this biscuit includes maltitols (E965) as a bulking agent, glycerol (E422) as a humectant, sodium carbonate (E500), diphosphates (E450) and ammonium carbonate (E503) as leavening agents, as well as wheat flour, whey permeate and other refined components, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this biscuit affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 29.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, and the 0.62 g of salt adds to daily sodium intake, which can exacerbate hypertension; therefore it should be consumed only occasionally and in limited portions by people managing these conditions.

Is this biscuit suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains whey permeate and a milk‑based natural flavour, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and wheat bran, and it is not keto‑friendly because the high carbohydrate (73.6 g) and sugar (29.9 g) content far exceed the low‑carb limits of a ketogenic diet.

Sultana • 218g

Biscuit aux raisins, parfum fruits rouges

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a raisin biscuit flavored with red fruits, marketed as a sweet snack and belonging to the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. Per 100 g it provides 379 kcal, 7.3 g fat (only 0.8 g saturated), 4.2 g fiber and 27 % fruit‑vegetable content, but it also contains 29.9 g of sugars and 0.62 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4. While the fiber and fruit fraction are modest strengths, the biscuit is ultra‑processed and includes several additives such as maltitols (E965), glycerol (E422), sodium carbonate (E500), diphosphates (E450) and ammonium carbonate (E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal379 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates73.6 g

Sugars29.9 g

Comparative Analysis

The biscuit’s sugar level (29.9 g) is slightly above the average for sweet snacks (28.98 g), while its fat (7.3 g) and saturated fat (0.8 g) are far lower than the category averages of 17.65 g and 7.8 g respectively, and its fiber (4.2 g) exceeds the typical 3.07 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, raisins secs 27% (raisins de Smyrne et raisins de Corinthe en proportions variables), huile de tournesol, agent de charge (maltitols), sucre, inuline, maltodextrine, humectant (glycérol), farine de riz, poudre de perméat de lactosérum (LAIT), son de _blé_, arômes naturels (LAIT), sirop de glucose, poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, diphosphates, carbonates d'ammonium),

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