Why is Pepito classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains multiple processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin and E476), an acidity regulator (E341) and palm oil, which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, Pepito can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.68 g of salt per 100 g adds a moderate amount of sodium that may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertension‑sensitive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is Pepito suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains wheat flour (gluten), milk‑derived lactose and butter, and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not suitable for strict keto or halal diets that exclude animal dairy; it is only appropriate for omnivores without those dietary restrictions.

LU, Mondelez • 384 g (2 * 192 g)

Pepito

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pepito is a chocolate-covered biscuit snack that belongs to the sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476) and an acidity regulator (E341). Nutritionally it is high in fat (22 g), saturated fat (13 g) and calories (497 kcal) while providing moderate salt (0.68 g) and contains gluten, milk and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal497 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack biscuits, Pepito contains more fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates and calories, but slightly less sugar and considerably less salt than the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 51 %, chocolat noir 27 % [sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, lactose (de _lait_), _beurre_ pâtissier, émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E476)), sucre, huiles végétales (palme, coprah), lactosérum en poudre (de _lait_), noix de coco, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium, carbonate acide d'ammonium), sel, arômes, correcteur d'acidité (orthophosphate monocalcique).

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