Why is Triangolini di Mais bio classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and what factors influence its Nutri-Score C?

NOVA 3 indicates that the snacks are made from basic ingredients (corn) that have been processed with added vegetable oils and sea salt, but no artificial additives are present. The Nutri-Score C results from moderate amounts of fat (11 g), salt (1 g), and a relatively low protein contribution (6 g) per 100 g, while sugars are low.

How does the sodium content in this snack affect a hypertension‑friendly diet?

The product contains 1 g of salt per 100 g, which equals about 0.4 g of sodium. This level is moderate and lower than many salty snacks, allowing occasional consumption, but people managing high blood pressure should still limit overall intake.

Is Triangolini di Mais bio suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

Yes, the snack is vegan and certified gluten‑free, using only corn, vegetable oils and sea salt. However, with 75 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it is not suitable for low‑carb or ketogenic diets.

Conad • 90 g

Triangolini di Mais bio

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Triangolini di Mais bio are organic corn triangle snacks classified as salty snacks (PNNS group "Salty snacks"). They receive a Nutri-Score of C and are placed in NOVA group 3, reflecting that they are processed with added vegetable oils and sea salt but contain no additives. While the product is low in sugars and saturated fat and provides 6 g of protein per 100 g, it is high in carbohydrates (75 g) and contains a moderate 1 g of salt, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal430 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this organic corn triangle contains about 0.5 g of sugars (vs 3.8 g), 11 g of fat (vs 23.6 g), 1.5 g of saturated fat (vs 5.1 g) and 1 g of salt (vs 52.4 g), making it markedly lower in these components.

Ingredients

mais 89%, oli vegetali (olio di semi di girasole, olio di semi di mais), sale marino 1%.

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90g