Why is Turrón de Jijona classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific ingredients contribute to this rating?

The product contains refined sugars, glucose syrup, honey, and egg white, all of which are added during industrial processing; the combination of multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers and the polished texture of the nougat place it in NOVA group 4, the category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar content of Turrón de Jijona affect people with diabetes or those following low‑sugar diets?

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the nougat can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, requiring careful portion control for diabetics and making it unsuitable for diets that restrict sugar intake.

Is Turrón de Jijona suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

It is gluten‑free, but it contains honey and egg white, so it is not vegan; the high carbohydrate and sugar levels also exceed the limits of a keto diet, limiting its suitability for that regimen.

El Artesano • 200g

Turrón de Jijona

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Turrón de Jijona is a traditional creamy almond nougat marketed as a festive sweet snack. It belongs to the sugary‑snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high fat (36 g), high sugar (36 g) and moderate protein (17 g) content per 100 g, while also providing 6 g of fiber and low salt (0.03 g). The product is gluten‑free but contains almonds, honey and egg white, making it unsuitable for nut‑ or egg‑allergic consumers and non‑vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this turrón delivers far less sugar and salt but contains over three times the fat and about 50 % more calories (560 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Amande grillée (64%), sucre, sirop de glucose, miel (10%) et _blanc d'œuf_.

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DIA

250 g