Pastas de aceite

Pastas de aceite are sweet, oil-enriched biscuits marketed by Hacendado and available at Mercadona. They belong to the 'Sugary snacks - Biscuits and cakes' PNNS group, carry a Nutri-Score of D (score 14) and are classified as a NOVA 3 ultra-processed product, containing about 20 g of sugar, 0.59 g of salt and a high level of total fat per 100 g, while also providing 2.1 g of fiber and modest amounts of almonds and extra-virgin olive oil. The olive oil and almonds add some healthy unsaturated fats and micronutrients, but the high sugar, high fat and moderate saturated fat keep this item best suited as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.