Why is Quinoa chocolate digestive biscuits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating reflects the use of refined flours, sweeteners and multiple industrial additives; the label lists additives such as E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract), E322/E322i (soy and sunflower lecithins), E336/E336i (monopotassium tartrate), E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate), E503/E503ii (ammonium bicarbonate) and sweeteners like maltitol (E965/E965ii).

How does the low sugar and salt content of these biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.3 g of sugars and 0.27 g of salt per 100 g, the biscuits add minimal simple carbs and sodium, making them a safer occasional option for blood‑glucose or blood‑pressure management, though the overall carbohydrate load (72 g) and calorie density still require portion control.

Are these biscuits suitable for common dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten‑free, or soy‑free?

They contain whole‑wheat flour (gluten) and soy lecithin, so they are not gluten‑free or soy‑free; the chocolate is listed as “maybe” vegan, indicating possible dairy presence, therefore they cannot be guaranteed vegan.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Quinoa chocolate digestive biscuits are a 175 g snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA group 4, providing 13.5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 1.3 g sugars, 0.27 g salt, 7.4 g protein and 4.8 g fiber per 100 g. The biscuits offer high fiber and protein with low sugar and salt, but they are relatively high in fat, contain several industrial additives and are classified as ultra‑processed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal422 kcal

Fat13.5 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack biscuits, this product contains far less sugar (1.3 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and lower fat, saturated fat and salt than the category averages, while offering higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

HARINA DE TRIGO INTEGRAL (52,57%), jarabe de maltitol (edulcorante) (24,28%), aceite de girasol (9,38%), aceite de oliva (,29%), quinoa (2,96%), EXTRACTO DE MALTA (1,81%), chocolate, pasta de cacao (2,62%), maltitol (edulcorante), manteca de cacao, polvo de cacao desgrasado, LECITINA DE SOJA (EMULGENTE), polirricinoleato de glicerol, aroma de vainilla, cacao en polvo, aroma (,79%), bicarbonato amónico (gasificante) (,62%), bicarbonato sódico (gasificante) (,03%), sal (,16%), lecitina de girasol (emulgente), extracto rico en tocoferoles (antioxidante), tartrato monopotásico (corrector de acidez) (,01%), vitamina b9 (ácido pteroilmonoglutámico)

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