Why is Torti Arroz C/Ch Negro Pd classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA group 4 because its formulation uses refined rice, chocolate made from sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and an emulsifier (soy lecithin with vanilla aroma), which are industrially processed ingredients typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 16 g of sugars and 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and adds to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for individuals managing diabetes or high blood pressure; moderation or avoidance is recommended.

Is this product suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The cake is labelled gluten‑free and contains no wheat, but the chocolate component may contain milk fat, so it cannot be guaranteed vegan; it is appropriate for gluten‑free diets while vegans should verify the chocolate ingredient list.

Pingo Doce

Torti Arroz C/Ch Negro Pd

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pingo Doce Torti Arroz C/Ch Negro Pd is a puffed rice cake coated with chocolate, positioned in the cereals and potatoes group of plant‑based foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 16 g of sugars and 7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, while also delivering 3.9 g of fibre and 7.4 g of protein. The product is gluten‑free and labelled a source of fibre, but its high sugar, saturated fat and moderate salt (0.4 g) make it less suitable for low‑sugar or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical puffed‑cereal category, this cake has considerably more sugar and total fat, but far less saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Arroz (56%), chocolate (44%) [açúcar, pasta de cacau, manteiga de cacau, emulsionante (lecitina de soja aroma de baunilha] e sal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Torti Arroz C/Ch Negro Pd

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical puffed‑cereal category, this cake has considerably more sugar and total fat, but far less saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Arroz (56%), chocolate (44%) [açúcar, pasta de cacau, manteiga de cacau, emulsionante (lecitina de soja aroma de baunilha] e sal.

84%

35%

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