Why is Digestive chocolate negro classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit undergoes multiple processing steps, including baking and chocolate coating, and includes four food additives: emulsifier lecithin (E322), tartaric acid (E334), sodium carbonates (E500) and ammonium carbonates (E503), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Digestive chocolate negro affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1.12 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but is below the average for sweet biscuits, though still a consideration for hypertension.

Is Digestive chocolate negro suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), milk fat, soy‑derived lecithin and may have traces of nuts, so it is not compatible with vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free dietary requirements.

Sondey,Lidl • 300 g

Digestive chocolate negro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive chocolate negro is a dark chocolate‑covered digestive biscuit sold by Lidl under the Sondey brand, classified in the sweet snack and biscuit categories. It contains 24 g of sugars, 12 g of saturated fat and 1.12 g of salt per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, which indicates an ultra‑processed product. While it provides 4 g of fiber per 100 g, the biscuit includes gluten, milk, soy and may contain traces of nuts, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars23.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet biscuits (average 28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this product contains less sugar and salt but considerably more total and saturated fat while offering slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

41% harina de trigo, 24% chocolate negro (azúcar, pasta de cacao*, manteca de cacao*, materia grasa láctea anhidra (leche), emulgente: lecitinas (soja), aroma natural de vainilla), grasa de palma sostenible certificada, azúcar, 4% salvado de trigo, jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, gasificantes: carbonatos de sodio, carbonatos de amonio, ácido tartárico, sal, Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara,

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