Why is Bio-Hafer-Kekse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as sugar, butter, sunflower oil, caramelised sugar syrup, a natural flavouring, and a leavening agent (sodium bicarbonate) that are industrially produced and undergo multiple processing steps, and it lists additives E500 and E500ii.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bio-Hafer-Kekse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes; the low salt level (0.19 g per 100 g) is modest for hypertension, but the high energy and saturated fat still require moderation for cardiovascular health.

Is the wheat gluten in Bio‑Hafer‑Kekse a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the product contains both whole‑wheat flour and wheat flour, providing significant gluten, so it is not safe for individuals who require a gluten‑free diet and the label lists gluten among the allergens.

SPAR Natur pur • 250 g

Bio-Hafer-Kekse

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These organic oat cookies are a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups. They provide 440 kcal, 18 g fat (8.4 g saturated) and 23 g sugars per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA‑4 rating, which indicates high processing and notable sugar and saturated fat content. The product also offers 3.6 g fiber and 7.8 g protein, but contains butter, gluten, milk and other potential allergens, limiting its suitability for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal440 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat8.4 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cookie, this oat cookie has slightly more fat (18 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (8.4 g vs 7.8 g), but considerably less sugar (23 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.19 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering a higher energy content (440 kcal vs 418.19 kcal).

Ingredients

30% _Haferflocken_, 23 % Zucker, 14% _Weizenvollmehl_, 14% _Weizenmehl_, 12 % _Butter_, Sonnenblumenöl, natürliches Aroma, Back - triebmittel: Natriumhydrogencarbonat; Salz unjodiert, Karamellzuckersirup

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