Why is Barquinata CreamWafer classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined wheat starch, added sugars, palm oil and a dairy‑based filling, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, and it uses the emulsifier lecithin (E322) to improve texture.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of Barquinata CreamWafer affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 34 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 13 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the low salt level (0.2 g) is less of a concern for hypertension.

Is Barquinata CreamWafer suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No, the biscuit contains wheat starch and lactose, making it unsuitable for vegans and gluten‑free diets, and the label warns of possible nut traces, so it is not reliably nut‑free.

Gullón • 150 g

Barquinata CreamWafer

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barquinata CreamWafer is a 150 g sweet biscuit snack produced by Gullón and classified under Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes. It delivers 503 kcal per 100 g, with high levels of sugars (34 g), total fat (23 g) and saturated fat (13 g), low salt (0.2 g), a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, reflecting limited nutritional quality. The formulation includes palm oil, wheat starch, dairy‑derived lactose and an emulsifier (E322), may contain trace nuts and is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Barquinata CreamWafer contains more sugar and fat but considerably less salt.

Ingredients

.FR Gaufrette au fourrage lacté. Ingrédients: Fourrage lacté 65% (sucre, graisse véegétale (palme et de paimictel, amidon de blé, lactose lait, dentrose, créme en poude 05% émulfiant lecthine de sojal atne de ble graise vegétale (palm), emulifiant (lecithine de tournesol, sel, poudre à lever (catbonate acide de sodium, catbonate acide d'ammonium,cokorant (-carotienel Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque

84%

35%

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