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

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, vegetable oil, sugars and several industrial ingredients such as raising agents, soy lecithin, sodium metabisulfite and flavorings, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuit contributes a moderate amount of sugar and a relatively low amount of salt; diabetics should count the sugars toward their daily limit, and hypertensive individuals should monitor overall salt intake, especially if the product is consumed frequently.

Is the sodium metabisulfite used in this product a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes, sodium metabisulfite is a sulfite preservative that can trigger reactions in sulfite‑sensitive individuals, so those with known sulfite allergy should avoid this biscuit.

Gullón • 4 x 200 g

Creme tropical

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Creme tropical is a sweet, dry biscuit snack from the Gullón brand, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is in NOVA group 4, with 17 g of sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, moderate fat (18 g) and 2 g of saturated fat, while providing 2.9 g of fiber and 6.5 g of protein. The formulation contains four additives, including soy lecithin and sodium metabisulfite, and lists allergens gluten, milk, soy and sulfites, with possible trace nuts and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal473 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Creme tropical has lower sugar and salt, slightly higher total fat, markedly higher carbohydrate and energy content, while its saturated fat is far below typical and its protein is marginally higher.

Ingredients

Harina de trigo 71%, aceite vegetal (giras alto oleico) 17%, azúcar, jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, gasificantes (carbonate ácido de sodio, carbonato ácido de amonio), sal, aroma, emulgente (lecitina de soja), antioxidante (metabisulfito sódico), leche desnatada en polvo. Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara y mostaza. Almacenar en lugar fresco y seco. Proteger de los rayos solares.

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