Sugar-Free Biscuits: Healthy Snack or Marketing Trick?

 

My friend Jamal recently picked up a packet of LU sugar-free biscuits, thinking he’d finally found the guilt-free snack he could enjoy with his evening tea. “No sugar,” the pack promised in bold letters. But when we sat down and looked at the nutritional label together, the story was not as simple as it seemed.

Two biscuits (just 19 grams) give you:

95 calories

11 grams of carbs

4.8 grams of fat (2.3 grams saturated)

1.2 grams protein

Zero sugar, thanks to sweeteners instead of table sugar

At first glance, it looked fine. No sugar spikes, no guilty spoonfuls of sweetness. But here’s the thing: sugar-free does not mean carb-free. The biscuits still rely on refined flour, which breaks down into glucose in the body. So yes, the label says “0 sugar,” but your blood sugar can still rise—especially if you eat four, six, or more in one sitting.

Who really benefits from these biscuits?

Diabetics like Jamal: One or two biscuits with tea are usually fine. But more than that? Not such a good idea.

People with cholesterol or blood pressure issues: Each tiny serving still carries a fair amount of saturated fat, which isn’t friendly to the heart.

Anyone avoiding sugar for weight control: They’ll help you dodge the quick sugar rush, but don’t mistake them for a health food.

Healthier alternatives Jamal is trying now

After this discovery, Jamal started mixing things up:

A handful of almonds or walnuts instead of biscuits.

Plain unsweetened yogurt with cinnamon for flavor.

High-fiber oat biscuits once in a while.

The takeaway

Sugar-free biscuits are a smarter choice than regular cookies loaded with sugar, but they’re no magic fix. They’re still processed, still refined, and best enjoyed in moderation.

As Jamal joked after reading the pack: “So, sugar-free is just marketing—unless I eat them like medicine, two at a time!”