Why is zero sin azúcares Barquillos Vainilla classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined ingredients and multiple additives, including sweeteners (maltitol (E965) and isomalt (E953)), vegetable palm fats, polydextrose, wheat starch and flour, emulsifiers (soy lecitins (E322)), raising agents (sodium acid carbonate (E500 II) and ammonium acid carbonate (E503 II)), a beta‑carotene colour (E160a) and vanilla flavourings.

How does the low sugar but high saturated fat content affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The very low sugar (0.5 g per 100 g) means it adds minimal glucose load, which can be acceptable for diabetics, but the high saturated fat (≈12 g per 100 g) can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, so it should be eaten only in small portions as part of a balanced diet.

Can people with gluten or soy allergies safely consume this product?

No; the wafer contains wheat flour and wheat starch (sources of gluten) and soy lecithin, so it is not safe for individuals with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or soy allergy.

Gullón • 180 g

zero sin azúcares Barquillos Vainilla

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Zero sin azúcares Barquillos Vainilla are sugar‑free, vanilla‑flavored wafer biscuits filled with a sweetened cream that belongs to the ‘Sugary snacks’ PNNS group. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and contains high levels of saturated fat (≈12 g per 100 g) despite its low sugar (0.5 g) and low salt (0.15 g) content. It also includes palm‑derived vegetable fat, several food additives (including maltitol, isomalt, emulsifiers, lecitins and a beta‑carotene colour), and allergens such as gluten and soy, which may be drawbacks for health‑conscious or allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g total fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this vanilla‑filled wafer has only 0.5 g sugar, roughly 12 g saturated fat (higher than average), 10 g fiber (far above the 3.07 g average), 0.15 g salt (much lower), and a similar energy content of about 428 kcal.

Ingredients

Crema sabor vainilla 71% (edulcorantes (maltitol, isomalt), grasa vegetal (palma, palmiste), polidextrosa. almidón de _trigo_, emulgente (lecitina de _soja_), aroma), harina de _trigo_ 28%, grasa vegetal (palma), emulgente (lecitina de _soja_), sal, gasificantes (carbonato ácido de sodio, carbonato ácido de amonio), colorante (beta-caroteno).

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