Why is Biscoito Tradicional Integral Canela classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It uses refined wheat flour, vegetable margarine that includes palm oil, and a range of additives such as sunflower lecithin (E471), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), citric acid (E330), anatto colour (E160b), sorbitol (E420), potassium sorbate (E202) and sorbic acid (E200), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 19.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; the 0.8 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension.

Is the sesame seed in this biscuit a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product lists sesame seeds among its ingredients, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid it.

Pingo Doce • 250 g

Biscoito Tradicional Integral Canela

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscoito Tradicional Integral Canela is a traditional whole‑grain cinnamon biscuit sold by Pingo Doce in a 250 g plastic bag. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks / Biscuits and cakes” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 388 kcal, 13 g of fat (5.4 g saturated), 19.4 g of sugars, 0.8 g of salt, 7.9 g of fiber and 6.4 g of protein. While the whole‑grain wheat blend and high fiber are positives, the product is high in sugar and saturated fat, contains several additives and allergens such as eggs, gluten and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal388 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates57.3 g

Sugars19.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt levels but more than double the fiber.

Ingredients

Farinha de _trigo_ tipo 55, farinha de _trigo_ integral tipo 150 (13,8%), margarina vegetal (óleos e gorduras vegetais (palma), emulsionantes (lecitina de girassol, mono e diglicéridos de ácidos gordos), aroma, regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico), corante (anato)), açúcar, clara de _ovo_ pasteurizada, água, canela, fibra alimentar (dextrina de milho), açúcar integral de cana, óleo vegetal (girassol), fermento (levedantes (difosfato dissódico, hidrogenocarbonato de sódio), regulador de acidez (carbonato de cálcio), farinha de _trigo_), _sementes de sésamo_, estabilizador (sorbitol), conservantes (sorbato de potássio, ácido sórbico).

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