Why is Corn Cakes with Dark Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is labelled NOVA 4 because its ingredients are heavily refined and include an emulsifier (lecithin E322) derived from soy, a processed sweetener, and flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar and 0.37 g of salt per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contribute to sodium intake that exceeds recommended limits for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure, so it should be consumed only occasionally.

Is this snack suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or soy‑allergic consumers?

The product is gluten‑free and carries a Rainforest Alliance seal, but it contains soy lecithin (an allergen) and its vegan status is listed as “maybe”, so it is safe for gluten‑free diets, not suitable for those avoiding soy, and cannot be guaranteed vegan.

Aurada • 34g (dos tortitas)

Tortitas de maíz con chocolate negro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These corn cakes with 60% dark chocolate belong to the sugary snacks category and are marketed as a gluten‑free treat. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting high levels of added sugars (27 g per 100 g), saturated fat (12 g per 100 g) and a calorie density above the average snack. On the plus side, they offer more than double the dietary fiber and protein of typical sweet snacks, are certified Rainforest Alliance, and contain only soy lecithin as an allergen, though the vegan status is uncertain.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars19.7 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this product provides roughly half the sugar and twice the fiber, but it contains about double the total fat and saturated fat and a higher overall calorie count.

Ingredients

Cobertura de chocolate negro 60% (azúcar, pasta de cacao, manteca de cacao, emulgente: lecitinas(contiene soja), aroma natural de vainilla), tortita de maíz 40%(maíz 99%, aceite de maíz, sal marina). Cacao: 52,5% mínimo.

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Hacendado

130 g