Biscuits: BRITANNIAThese are marketed as a healthier biscuit with non-caloric sweeteners and some added fiber and protein. For a snack, they’re not the worst, but there are some red flags that make them mediocre vs. truly healthy options. The palm oil, processed ingredients, and use of artificial sweeteners are the main issues.
✅ High Fiber (9.2g/100g): Decent fiber for a cookie, mainly from added inulin, oats, and small amounts of millet. This helps with fullness and slows sugar absorption.
✅ Low Sugar (0g added, 2.1g naturally occurring): Uses maltitol and sucralose so you avoid a blood sugar spike. Good for those managing their sugar intake or diabetes.
❌ Contains Palm Oil: Palm oil is cheap but not ideal for heart health due to its higher saturated fat content versus oils like canola or olive.
❌ Artificial Sweeteners (Maltitol, Sucralose): While better than sugar for blood sugar, maltitol can cause digestive issues if you eat more than a serving, and sweetness can keep sugar cravings alive.
❌ Highly Processed: Lots of additives, stabilizers, and only tiny amounts of nuts, millets, and oats. The “healthy” grains are just a sprinkle—not a whole-grain biscuit.
Overall, it’s a better pick than regular sugary cookies, especially if you need to avoid sugar. But for daily snacking, look for biscuits like Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers or Mary’s Gone Crackers for fewer additives and more real whole grains. Want help picking a better snack, or ideas for what to pair with these?