Why is the mini Digestive oat and chocolate biscuit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, chocolate pieces and vegetable oil with industrial processing steps such as baking and emulsification; it includes additives like sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503 ii) as leavening agents and soy lecithin as an emulsifier, which are typical of NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods.

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

At 22 g of sugars per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 0.98 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium limits and may raise blood pressure, so both conditions require limited consumption.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the biscuit contains wheat flour and gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; the presence of soy lecithin may also pose an allergen risk for those with soy allergy.

Gullón • 160g

bolacha mini Digestive avena e choco com chips de chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These mini digestive oat and chocolate biscuits are classified as sugary snacks within the PNNS "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups. With 476 kcal, 21 g fat (4.7 g saturated), 22 g sugars, 0.98 g salt, 6.8 g fiber and 7.4 g protein per 100 g, they receive a Nutri‑Score of D and fall into NOVA 4 ultra‑processed products, offering notable fiber but high energy and fat. The formulation contains gluten, soy lecithin and may have traces of milk, nuts and mustard, and is marketed as a source of fiber.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal476 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit is lower in sugar, saturated fat and salt but higher in total fat, energy and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Flocos d'aveia 36% , farinha de trigo 19%, pedaços de chocolate 16%, ( açúcar, pasta de cacau, manteiga de cacau, emulsionante (lecitina de soja)), óleo vegetal (girassol alto oleico) 15%, açúcar, farelo de trigo 5%, xarope de glicose e frutose, levedantes (hidrogenocarbonato de sódio e hidrogenocarbonato de amónio), sal, emulsionante (lecitina de soja). Pode conter vestígios de leite, frutos de casca rija e mostarda. Armazenar em local fresco e seco. Preservar dos raios solares. Uma vez aberto, manter nas mesmas condições e fechar depois de cada uso. RICO EM FIBRAS.

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