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

Sunbest contains multiple industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, modified starch, and a range of additives (E300 ascorbic acid, E330 citric acid, E422 glycerol, E500/E500ii sodium bicarbonate, E503/E503ii ammonium bicarbonate and flavorings), which together qualify it as an ultra‑processed product in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Sunbest affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 41 g of sugars per 100 g, Sunbest can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and although its salt is moderate at 0.65 g, regular consumption could still contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so it should be eaten only occasionally.

Is the wheat flour in Sunbest a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, Sunbest lists wheat flour as a primary ingredient, which contains gluten; therefore it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Hellema

Sunbest

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sunbest, a biscuit snack from the Hellema brand, falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families and is marketed in France and Morocco. Per 100 g it provides 391 kcal, 6 g of fat (including 2.5 g saturated), 5.5 g of protein, 41 g of sugars and 0.65 g of salt, offering more fiber (3.68 g) than the average sweet‑snack but an especially high sugar load. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of E and an Eco‑Score of D, and contains several additives such as citric acid (E330), ascorbic acid (E300), glycerol (E422) and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal391 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, Sunbest contains about 41 g of sugars per 100 g (far above the category average of 28.98 g), while its fat (6 g) and salt (0.65 g) are well below the average levels of 17.65 g and 1.98 g respectively.

Ingredients

wheat flour, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, 1.5% apple, humectant (glycerol), wheat bran, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate), acid (citric acid), flavorings, cinnamon, acidity regulator (citric acid, citric acid), sugar, vegetable oil and fat (palm oil, rapeseed oil, coconut fat), palm kernel oil, palm oil, salt, modified starch, glucose syrup, humectant (sodium bicarbonate), sodium bicarbonate, acid (citric acid), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid)

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