Why is Cacao puro 0% considered a processed product (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The cocoa powder undergoes industrial processing to remove fat and add acidity regulators, which places it in the NOVA 3 category for processed foods. It contains the additives E501 (potassium carbonate), E502 (potassium bisulphate) and E525 (sodium nitrate), all of which are authorized food additives.

How does the low sugar and high saturated fat content of this cocoa powder affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The very low sugar (0.7 g per 100 g) makes it suitable for controlling blood glucose levels in diabetic diets, but the high saturated fat (10 g per 100 g) can raise LDL cholesterol and should be limited for people with hypertension or cardiovascular concerns.

Is Cacao puro 0% suitable for vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free consumers?

Yes, the product contains only plant‑derived cocoa and mineral acidity regulators, and it is labeled as free from gluten and lactose, making it compatible with vegan, gluten‑free and lactose‑free diets.

Valor • 340 g

Cacao puro 0%

Cocoa And Its Products

Product Insights

Cacao puro 0% is a 340 g can of fat-reduced cocoa powder produced in Spain, composed primarily of desiccated cocoa, potassium carbonate and potassium hydroxide as acidity regulators. It offers a nutrient-dense profile with very low sugar (0.7 g) and salt (0.03 g) per 100 g, high fiber (32 g) and protein (26 g), making it attractive for vegan and gluten-free diets. However, it contains 16 g of fat, including 10 g of saturated fat, provides 375 kcal per 100 g, and includes several food additives (E501, E502, E525) while lacking an official Nutri-Score, which limits its health rating.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal375 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cocoa-based products, this powder has far less sugar and fat, markedly lower calories, and delivers substantially more fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Cacao desgrasado en polvo, correctores de acidez: carbonato de potasio, hidróxido de potasio PT CACAU MAGRO EM PÓ Ingredientes: Cacau magro em pó, regulador de acidez: carbonato de potássio, hidróxido de potassio. GB FAT-REDUCED COCOA POWDER Ingredients: Fat-reduced cocoa powder, acidity regulators: potassium carbonate, potassium hydroxide RECICLA Ⓡ 5 PESO NETO: PESO LÍQUIDO: NET WT: 340g 11.99 oz & 4 Z 8 DEAL PAR

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