Why is Digestive finas chocolate negro classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, added dark‑chocolate coating, vegetable fats and several industrial ingredients such as sodium carbonates (E500), ammonium carbonates (E503), malic acid (E296), and emulsifiers like soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin, which all place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 30 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diets where lower sugar and saturated‑fat intake is recommended.

Is the palm‑derived vegetable fat in this product a concern for sustainability or specific dietary restrictions?

The biscuit uses palm and palm‑kernel oils, which are linked to deforestation and habitat loss, raising environmental concerns; while the fat is plant‑based and technically vegan, the presence of dairy ingredients means the product is not suitable for vegans, and some consumers avoid palm oil for ethical reasons.

Fontaneda,Mondelez • 170 g

Digestive finas chocolate negro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive finas chocolate negro are chocolate‑covered digestive biscuits that belong to the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups, carrying a Nutri‑Score of E and classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The snack delivers 30 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, exceeding typical sweet‑snack averages, though it provides a modest 5.2 g of fiber and a lower salt level (0.7 g) than the sector norm. It contains gluten, milk derivatives and palm‑derived vegetable fats, which raise concerns for celiac, lactose‑intolerant and environmentally‑concerned consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) and substantially more saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.7 g) is lower than the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

wheat flour 42 %, dark chocolate 38 % [sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, milk fat anhydrous, lactose (from milk), emulsifier (lecithin of s0ja), flavour], vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel oils), sugar, fiber, wheat, sugar syrup, wheat bran, raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates), salt, corrector of acidity (malic acid), emulsifier (lecithin of sunflower),

84%

35%

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