Why is Bolachas Matinais Chocolate e Cereais classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is made from refined grains, added sugars, vegetable oil, chocolate chips and several processing aids; it includes an emulsifier (lecithin, E322) and a raising agent, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and lead to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited for diabetics, while its 0.41 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low but still adds to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is the presence of wheat and milk powder in this product a concern for people with gluten or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the biscuit contains wheat flour and barley, which provide gluten, and it includes skimmed milk powder, so it is not safe for those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or lactose intolerance.

Pingo Doce • 300g (6x50g)

Bolachas Matinais Chocolate e Cereais

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bolachas Matinais Chocolate e Cereais are sweet snack biscuits classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating high sugar (25 g per 100 g), moderate fat (20 g) and relatively low salt (0.41 g), while providing notable fiber (7.3 g) and protein (8.8 g). The product contains wheat, rye and barley flours, chocolate chips with cocoa butter, milk powder and an emulsifier (E322), making it unsuitable for vegans and a source of gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, this product has less sugar and salt, more fiber and protein, but higher total fat and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farinha (43%) [trigo integral (42%), centeio integral (0,5%), cevada integral (0,5%)], açúcar, óleo de girassol, pepitas de chocolate (12%) [açúcar, pasta de cacau, manteiga de cacau, emulsionante (lecitinas)], flocos de aveia (8%), cacau magro em pó, farelo de trigo (1,3%), leite em pó magro, levedante (hidrogenocarbo - nato de amónio), sal, aromas naturais, emulsionante (lecitinas).

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