
Product Insights
Bolacha Maria is a traditional Portuguese sweet biscuit sold in an 800 g pack (4 × 200 g) by Continente and wrapped in plastic. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 434 kcal, 10 g of fat (moderate), 1 g of saturated fat (low), 19 g of sugars (high) and 0.63 g of salt (moderate), with 2.6 g of fiber and 7.6 g of protein. While it supplies a decent amount of protein and fiber, its high sugar and salt levels, the use of palm fat, added glucose‑fructose syrup, and several additives such as sodium metabisulphite, sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate lower its overall nutritional quality.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar biscuits, this Maria biscuit contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher carbohydrates, protein and slightly more energy per 100 g.
Ingredients
Farinha de _Trigo_, Açúcar, Gordura de Palma, Xarope de Glicose e Frutose, Lactose (_Leite_), Levedantes (Hidrogenocarbonato de Sódio e Hidrogenocarbonato de Amónio), Sal, Emulsionante (Lecitina de _Soja_), Antioxidante (_Metabissulfito_ de Sódio).
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