Why is Cracker classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several refined flours, puffed rice and a sourdough starter, which requires baking and the use of a acidity regulator; this level of formulation places it in the NOVA 3 category. The only listed additives are sodium carbonate (E500), used as a leavening aid, and rosemary extract (E392), which serves as a natural antioxidant.

How does the salt content in this cracker affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the cracker contributes a noticeable amount of sodium – roughly 30 % of the daily limit recommended for people with hypertension. Regular consumption should be limited and balanced with lower‑salt foods to stay within safe sodium intake levels.

Is this cracker suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan‑compatible. However, it contains wheat and barley flours, which provide gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet.

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Cracker

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cracker is a wheat‑based salty snack that falls under the Salty snacks and Appetizers groups in the PNNS classification. Per 100 g it provides 428 kcal, 9 g protein and 3 g fiber, but also 9.5 g fat (including 1 g saturated), 1.2 g salt and 0.7 g sugars, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C. It is a NOVA 3 product, indicating moderate processing, and contains the additives sodium carbonate (E500) and rosemary extract (E392); it is vegan‑friendly but not gluten‑free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack profile (23.6 g fat, 5.1 g saturated fat, 3.8 g sugars and 52 g salt per 100 g), this cracker is considerably lower in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt, while delivering a slightly higher protein content than the typical 7.98 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farina di FRUMENTO, riso soffiato 11%, farina di mais integrale 9,6%, olio di semi di girasole, farina di riso 3,2%, farina di ORZO maltato, correttore di acidità: carbonati di sodio, sale marino, lievito madre (farina di FRUMENTO, acqua, farina di ORZO maltato), lievito di birra, antiossidante: estratti di rosmarino. Può contenere tracce di SEMI di SESAMO, SOIA e SENAPE.

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