Why is Galleta cereales 0% azucares añadidos classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The NOVA system labels foods that contain refined flours, industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers or raising agents as ultra‑processed; this biscuit uses refined wheat, rye and barley flours, maltitol as a sugar substitute, high‑oleic sunflower oil, lecithin (E322) and sodium/ammonium carbonates (E500, E503), which places it in NOVA 4.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The very low sugar level is beneficial for blood‑glucose control, but the biscuit still provides 65 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, so portion size must be limited; the salt amount (0.5 g) is below the average for sweet snacks and is acceptable for most hypertensive patients when consumed in moderation.

Can people following vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets eat this biscuit?

No, the product contains milk powder, which makes it non‑vegan, and wheat, rye and barley flours that contain gluten, so it is not gluten‑free; with 65 g of carbs per 100 g it also exceeds the carbohydrate limits of a typical keto diet, making it unsuitable for those restrictions.

Biscotto • 300 g

Galleta cereales 0% azúcares añadidos

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscotto's 0% added sugar cereal biscuits are a sweet snack classified in the Sugary snacks family and sold in 300 g packs at Aldi. The product delivers low sugar (1.9 g), low salt (0.5 g) and low saturated fat (1.5 g) per 100 g, while providing high fiber (13 g) and moderate protein (9 g), though its energy content is slightly above average at 425 kcal. It is rated Nutri‑Score A but is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 item that contains several additives (E965 maltitol, E322 lecithin, E500/E503 carbonates) and allergens such as gluten, milk and possible soy and mustard residues.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal425 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains far less sugar (1.9 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and salt (0.5 g vs 1.98 g), similar energy (425 kcal vs 418 kcal), and markedly more fiber (13 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Harina (trigo integral (41%), centeno integral (3,8%), cebada integral (3,8%)), copos de avena integral (17%), edulcorante (maltitoles), aceite de girasol alto oleico, fibra vegetal (oligofructosa), harina de arroz (4%), leche desnatada en polvo, aroma, sal, emulgente (lecitinas), gasificantes (carbonatos de sodio, carbonatos de amonio), Puede contener trazas de soja y mostaza,

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