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

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, high‑oleic sunflower oil and several processed ingredients, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium hydrogen carbonate), an emulsifier (soy lecithins), the antioxidant sodium metabisulphite, and glucose‑fructose syrup.

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

With 18 g of sugar and 0.63 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure; consumption should be limited and balanced with lower‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is Bolacha Tostada suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains skimmed milk powder, making it non‑vegan, includes wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (76 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Continente • 4 x 200 g

Bolacha Tostada

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bolacha Tostada is a toasted biscuit snack marketed by Continente and belongs to the Sugary snacks group within the Biscuits and cakes category. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high added sugars, moderate salt, and low saturated fat. While its sugar, fat and salt levels are lower than the average for sugary snacks, it delivers more energy and carbohydrates per 100 g and contains gluten, soy and milk allergens along with additives such as raising agents, soy lecithin, and sodium metabisulphite.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat9.7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates76 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt but higher energy, carbohydrates and slightly higher protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

wheat flour, sugar, high oleic acid sunflower oil (9%), glucose fructose syrup, wheat malt flour, raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate), salt, emulsifier (soya lecithins), antioxidani (sodium metabisulphite), skimmed milk powder, conservation mode: storein bolach tostad a cool and dry place, away from sunlight, once opened keep under the same conditions and close after each use, best before end/lot: (see side of the package) peso liquido/ net we

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