Why is Dragon Sweet Chili classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack uses refined corn flour, palm‑derived vegetable fat and a complex seasoning blend that includes added sugars, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate E621, disodium inosinate E631, disodium guanylate E627), acidity regulators (citric acid E330, malic acid E296) and a paprika colour (E160c), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Dragon Sweet Chili affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can raise blood glucose and should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes; its 1.77 g of salt contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which may be too high for strict hypertension control, so regular intake is not recommended for these conditions.

Is the soy ingredient in Dragon Sweet Chili a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the product contains soy flour and soy hydrolysates, which are listed as a soy allergen, and it also notes possible milk traces, making it unsuitable for individuals with soy or dairy sensitivities.

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Dragon Sweet Chili

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Dragon Sweet Chili is a spicy sweet‑chili flavored corn snack marketed as an appetizer. It is classified in the Salty Snacks and Appetizers groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed, with high levels of fat (27 g), saturated fat (9.7 g) and salt (1.77 g) per 100 g, while providing 498 kcal of energy and 8.5 g of fiber, and low sugars (4.1 g). The ingredient list features pre‑cooked corn flour, palm‑derived vegetable fat, a sweet‑chili seasoning with added sugars, flavor enhancers (E621, E631, E627), acidity regulators (E330, E296), paprika extract (E160c), and it may contain traces of milk and soy, an declared allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal498 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat9.7 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical appetizers, Dragon Sweet Chili contains slightly more sugar (4.1 g vs 3.84 g), noticeably more fat (27 g vs 23.6 g) and saturated fat (9.7 g vs 5.1 g), while its salt level (1.77 g) is well below the category average.

Ingredients

harina de maíz precocida, grasa vegetal (palma), condimento preparado sabor a sweet chili (azúcar, dextrosa, maltodextrina, sal, aromas naturales, potenciadores del sabor (glutamato monosódico, inosinato disódico, guanilato disódico), correctores de acidez (ácido cítrico, ácido málico), colorante (extracto de pimentón), extracto de pimienta), sal, harina de maíz, almidón de maíz, harina de soja, hidrolizados de soja, aceite vegetal (girasol), puede contener vestigios de leche

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