Why is Digestive avena chocolate con leche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit is deemed ultra-processed because it combines refined oat flakes, added sugars, cocoa butter, wheat flour and industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers and antioxidants; the only listed additive is E322 (soy lecithin), and it also includes a tocopherol-rich antioxidant extract.

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

With 31 g of sugar per serving, the biscuit can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its 0.7 g of salt, although lower than the average snack, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and can trigger allergic reactions in soy-sensitive individuals, so the biscuit is not safe for consumers who have a soy allergy.

Hacendado • 280 g

Digestive avena chocolate con leche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive avena chocolate con leche is an oat-based, chocolate-coated Digestive biscuit sold by Hacendado as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4). While it provides a notable 6.3 g of fiber per serving and is labeled as a source of fibre, it is high in sugars (31 g per serving), saturated fat (6.6 g), and contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, with one added emulsifier (E322).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and less salt (0.7 g vs 1.98 g per 100 g), while its saturated fat (6.6 g) is slightly below the typical 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Copos de avena 31%, chocolate con leche 25% (azúcar, manteca de cacao, leche en polvo, pasta de cacao, suero de leche en polvo, emulgente (lecitinas (soja)), aroma), azúcar, harina de trigo 13%, aceite refinado de girasol alto oleico, salvado de trigo 4%, jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, gasificantes (carbonato ácido de sodio y carbonato ácido de amonio), sal, emulgente (lecitinas (soja)), antioxidante (extracto rico en tocoferoles). Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara y mostaza. Alto contenido en fibra.

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