Why is Turrón de chocolate crujiente classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, hazelnut paste, whey and milk powders, refined sunflower oil, and includes soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and added flavourings, all of which are typical components of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this chocolate turrón affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 48 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while 12 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, and the 0.26 g of salt adds to sodium intake, which is not advisable for hypertensive diets.

Is the presence of milk, soy and nuts in this product a concern for individuals with dairy, soy or nut allergies?

Yes, the turrón contains milk powder, whey powder and soy lecithin, which can trigger dairy and soy allergies, and it also includes hazelnut paste and notes possible cross‑contamination with other tree nuts, so it is not safe for those allergic to these ingredients.

Trapa • 140 g

Turrón de chocolate crujiente

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Turrón de chocolate crujiente is a Spanish chocolate nougat snack that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Sweets dietary families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed product with high levels of fat (25 g), saturated fat (12 g) and sugars (48 g) per 100 g, and a high energy value of 494 kcal. While it provides a modest amount of protein (5.6 g) and is gluten‑free, its elevated saturated fat and sugar make it unsuitable for health‑focused diets, though it can be enjoyed occasionally as a festive treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal494 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this turrón contains about twice the fat (25 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7 g) but slightly less sugar (48 g vs 53 g) and salt (0.26 g vs 0.36 g), resulting in a higher energy content (494 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Azúcar, arroz extrusionado (harina de arroz, harina de maíz y sal) (14%), manteca de cacao, pasta de avellana, posta de cacao, suero de leche en polvo, leche en polvo, aceite refinado de girasol, emulgente (lecitina de soja) y aromas. Cacao: 24% mínimo. Puede contener otros frutos de cáscara.

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