Why is Sandwich Chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as chocolate cream, refined sugar, palm and palm-kernel oil, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), flavorings and two raising agents (E501ii potassium hydrogen carbonate and E503ii ammonium hydrogen carbonate), plus additive codes E501, E501ii, E503 and E503ii, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sandwich Chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its low salt level (0.35 g per 100 g) is acceptable for hypertension, though the high total and saturated fat also pose cardiovascular risks.

Is soy a concern for consumers with soy allergies in this product?

Yes; soy lecithin is listed as an ingredient and soybeans appear in the allergen declaration, so people allergic to soy should avoid this snack.

Gullón • 225 g

Sandwich Chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sandwich Chocolate is a ready-to-eat sugary snack (PNNS group = Sugary snacks) marketed as a gluten-free, lactose-free treat. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high levels of fat, saturated fat and added sugars, though it does provide a notable 6.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. The presence of soy lecithin means it is not safe for soy-allergic consumers, and the use of palm-derived fats raises sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Sandwich Chocolate has slightly less sugar (25 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and much lower salt (0.35 g vs 1.98 g), its saturated fat (7 g) is near the typical 7.8 g, its total fat is high, while its fiber (6.5 g) more than doubles the category average of 3.07 g.

Ingredients

Creme sabor chocolate 27% (acúcar, gordura vegetal (palma e palmiste), cacau magro em pó 11%, amido de arroz, aroma, emulsionante (lecitina de SOJA)), flocos de AVEIA 24%, farinha de arroz, óleo vegetal (girassol alto oleico) 12%, acúcar, oligofructose, amido de arroz, fibra de semente de linho, levedantes (hidrogenocarbonato de pótassio, hidrogenocarbonato de amónio), sal, emulsionante (lecigina de SOJA), aroma,

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