Why is Digestive chocolate black and orange classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates that the biscuits undergo multiple manufacturing steps, including refining, addition of sweeteners, emulsifiers and flavorings; the ingredient list shows additives such as citric acid (E296), soy lecithin (E322/E322i), sodium carbonate (E500/E500ii) and ammonium carbonate (E503/E503ii), all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this biscuit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the 0.94 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and should be limited in hypertensive individuals.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains milk fat and lactose, so it is not vegan or halal without certification; wheat flour makes it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets; and the high carbohydrate content (61 g per 100 g) means it does not fit a keto regimen.

Fontaneda • 300 g

Digestive chocolate negro y naranja

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Digestive chocolate black and orange is a 300 g pack of chocolate‑covered digestive biscuits produced by Fontaneda, classified in the sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is identified as NOVA 4, containing 27 g of sugars, 9.2 g of saturated fat and 0.94 g of salt per 100 g, while providing 4.3 g of fiber and a small amount of orange puree. The biscuits contain gluten, milk and soy allergens, include palm‑derived fats and several food additives such as E296, E322, E500 and E503, making them a highly processed snack best eaten sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal512 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, this product is lower in sugar and salt but contains considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering slightly higher fiber.

Ingredients

Cereales 48,8 % (harina de TRIGO 39,8%, harina integral de TRIGO 9,0 %), chocolate negro 29 % (azücar, pasta cacao, manteca de cacao, grasa de LECHE, lactosa (de LECHE), emulgente (lecitina de SOJA, aroma), aceite de girasol alto oleico 11 %, azücar, grasas vegetales (palma, palmiste), pure de naranja 2,4%, jarabe de glucosa-fructosa, gasificantes (carbonato âcido de sodio, âcido mâlico, carbonato acido de amonio), sal, emulgentes (lecitina de SOJA, lecitina de girasol), aroma,

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