Why is Surtido de Navidad classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, refined oils and several food‑grade additives; it contains the preservatives E200 (sulphur dioxide) and E202 (potassium metabisulphite), the antioxidant E320 (butylated hydroxyanisole) and the acidity regulator/aroma E330 (citric acid with cinnamon flavor).

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect diabetic or heart‑healthy diets?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g raises LDL cholesterol, which is discouraged for heart‑healthy or hypertensive eating plans.

Is Surtido de Navidad suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains lard and honey, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and it is not nut‑free as it includes almonds and sesame seeds, so it should be avoided by those following those specific dietary restrictions.

La Alacena • 700 g

Surtido de Navidad

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Surtido de Navidad is a 700 g festive assortment of sweet biscuits and snacks that combines wheat flour, sugar, lard, almonds, sweet‑potato paste, coconut, wine, honey, cinnamon, cocoa, sesame, lemon oil, vanilla and other flavorings. Nutritionally it delivers 25 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat, 25 g of sugars, 5.5 g of protein and 2.4 g of fiber per 100 g, providing 489 kcal, with a low salt level of 0.05 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group 4 classification. While it offers some fiber and a variety of spices, it is high in added sugars and saturated fats, contains several additives (E200, E202, E320, E330) and common allergens such as gluten, nuts, sesame, soy and sulfites, and it is not vegan because of lard and honey.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit has slightly less sugar (25 g vs 28.98 g), markedly more saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) and higher total fat (25 g vs 17.65 g), while its salt content is far lower than the category average (0.05 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, sucre, saindoux (saindoux, antioxydant (E-320)), _amande_ (4%), pâte de patate douce (patate douce, sucre, sirop de glucose et fructose, eau, conservateurs (E-200 et E-202), acidifiant: E-330 arôme de cannelle) (1%), coco (_sulfites_), vin (_sulfites_) (1%), miel, cannelle, poudre de cacao, _sésame_, huile essentielle de citron, arôme vanille, arômes (contient du _soja_).

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