Why is Hellema Sunbest Fruit Biscuits Raisin & Forest Fruit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses refined wheat and rice flours, added sugars, multiple fats and a complex filling, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes the stabiliser E422 (guar gum), the preservative/metabisulfite E223, acidity regulators E330 (citric acid), E331 and E333, the colourant beta‑carotene E160a, as well as other flavourings and emulsifiers such as E440 and E450. These ingredients are typical of highly processed snack foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of these biscuits impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 40.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level of 0.6 g is lower than many processed snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake; for a hypertensive individual it should be counted toward the recommended limit of 5 g per day.

Is the palm oil used in this product a sustainability concern?

Palm oil is listed among the fat ingredients and is flagged as a threatened‑species risk in the Eco‑Score calculation, indicating potential environmental impact. If the palm oil is not certified sustainable, its use can contribute to deforestation and biodiversity loss, so consumers prioritising eco‑friendly products may prefer alternatives.

Hellema • 218 g e

Hellema Sunbest Fruit Biscuits Raisin & Forest Fruit

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hellema Sunbest Fruit Biscuits Raisin & Forest Fruit are sweet fruit biscuits classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product that is high in sugars (40.5 g per 100 g) while providing moderate fat (6 g) and low salt (0.6 g). The formulation includes wheat flour, raisins, forest‑fruit filling, several vegetable and animal fats (including palm oil), and a range of additives such as E422, E223, E330, E331, E333 and colour E160a, which may be concerns for allergen‑sensitive or sustainability‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal391 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars40.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains markedly more sugar (40.5 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but considerably less fat (6 g vs 17.65 g) and salt (0.6 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, 37 % de fourrage [21 % de raisin, 8% de fourrage de fruits des bois (sirops de glucose et de fructose, sucre, 1,5% de fruits des bois (framboise, baie noire, groseille), stabilisants (pectine, E422), son de _blé_, Dextrose, farine d'_avoine_, acidifiant (acide citrique), arôme, régulateur d'acidité (E333, E331)), 7 % de groseilles, farine de riz, sucre, huile végétale et graisse (palme, noix de coco, colza, palmiste), sirop de glucose, _Lait_ écrémé en poudre, sel, sirop de sucre inversé, poudre de _lactosérum_, agents de levure (bicarbonate de sodium, pyrophosphate disodique, bicarbonate d'ammonium), _œuf_, arôme, agent améliorant la farine (_métabisulfite_ de sodium E223), acidifiant (acide citrique), extrait de fines herbes (romarin), Couleur (Bêta-Carotène E160a)

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