Why is Bolacha Maria Sem Açúcar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, vegetable palm fat, maltitol, leavening agents (ammonium and sodium bicarbonate), colourants (E150d and E160ai), sodium metabisulphite and other flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

How does the saturated‑fat content in this biscuit affect a heart‑healthy diet?

At 7.4 g per 100 g, the saturated fat is close to the average for sweet snacks and contributes to higher LDL cholesterol; consumers aiming for a heart‑healthy diet should limit intake and balance it with lower‑fat foods.

Is the whole‑milk powder in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the biscuit contains whole‑milk powder, which provides lactose and milk proteins; it is therefore unsuitable for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.

Vieira • 300 g (12 × 25 g)

Bolacha Maria Sem Açúcar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This sugar‑free Maria biscuit from Vieira belongs to the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" PNNS groups and is marketed as a low‑sugar snack. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 15.3 g fat (7.4 g saturated), 7.5 g protein, 72.1 g carbohydrates of which only 0.5 g are sugars, no added salt, and includes several additives such as maltitol, colourants (E150d, E160ai) and sodium metabisulphite. The biscuit contains gluten and milk allergens, and while it offers very low sugar and zero salt, its relatively high saturated fat and multiple additives lower its overall health rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat15.3 g

Saturated Fat7.4 g

Carbohydrates72.1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, this biscuit has far less sugar and salt, slightly lower total and saturated fat, but higher carbohydrates, protein and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farinha de _trigo_ (_glúten_) gordura vegetal (palma), edulcorante (maltitol), _leite_ gordo em pó, levedantes (hidrogenocarbonato de amónio e hidrogenocarbonato de sódio), sal, corantes (_caramelo sulfitico de amónia_, beta caroteno), aromas, óleo vegetal (colza) e antioxidante (_metabissulfito_ de sódio).

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