Why is Bruschette Chips classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, vegetable oil, extruded cornflour and a blend of flavor enhancers, stabilizers and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; the label lists additives such as mono‑sodium glutamate, rosemary extract (E392), maltodextrin, guar gum, silica dioxide, monoi‑diacetyl estri wine acid and other flavor compounds.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bruschette Chips affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 5.5 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and may exceed the recommended carbohydrate limit for a diabetic diet, while the 3 g of salt (≈1 200 mg sodium) far exceeds the daily sodium ceiling for hypertension, making these crackers a poor choice for those conditions.

Is the gluten in Bruschette Chips a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes; the product includes wheat flour and added powdered gluten, so it is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Maretti • 85g

Bruschette Chips

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Bruschette Chips are wheat‑based, vegetarian salty snack crackers presented as a convenient appetizer. They fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and carry a poor Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting high saturated fat (7.3 g/100 g), high salt (3 g/100 g) and moderate sugar (5.5 g/100 g). Despite the processing, they provide 2.7 g of fiber per 100 g and contain small amounts of vegetable powders, but they also contain gluten, milk (lactose) and several additives such as mono‑sodium glutamate, rosemary extract, guar gum and silica dioxide, making them unsuitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack, Bruschette Chips contain more sugar (5.5 g vs 3.84 g) and saturated fat (7.3 g vs 5.11 g) but far less salt (3 g vs 52.44 g) and likely less total fat than the category’s 23.6 g average.

Ingredients

wheat flour, vegetable oil (palm olean, antioxidants: rosemary extract), extrude of large cornflour, powdery addition flavored with vegetable mixture 5,5% (sugar, kitchen salt, maltodextrin, powdered onions 10%, powdered peppers 4%, powdered tomatoes 3%, powdered garlic 2%, dried parsley, lactose , aroma enhancers: mononatrium-glutaminate, dynamite-guanilat, dynamite-inoyitat, clotting agent: silica dioxide, acidic acid: minced spice peppers, flavours), kitchen salt, skim powdered milk, sugar, powdered gluten, yeast, stabilizer: guar rubber, dextrosis, emulsifier: mono - i diacetyl estri wine acid, mono and dilicarida fatty acids,

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