Why is Galleta María dorada classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple food‑grade additives and processing steps such as leavening and emulsification; the listed additives are sodium carbonate (E500ii), sodium aluminium sulfate (E503ii), sodium metabisulphite (E223) and soy lecithin (E322).

How does the sugar and salt content in this biscuit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugars (plus 23.5 g estimated added sugars) per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.72 g of salt contributes about 30 % of the WHO daily limit, which may aggravate hypertension.

Is Galleta María dorada suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and lactose, so it is neither gluten‑free nor dairy‑free, and because lactose is present it cannot be considered vegan, although the soy lecithin is plant‑based.

Alipende • 800 g

Galleta María dorada

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galleta María dorada is a golden‑colored sweet biscuit marketed as a snack, belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed product, containing 20 g of sugars, 15 g of fat (including 1.5 g saturated fat), 0.72 g of salt and 5.7 g of protein per 100 g, along with added sugars estimated at 23.5 g and four listed additives (E223, E322, E500ii, E503ii). The biscuit is high in sugar and moderate in salt, includes allergens such as gluten, milk, soy and sulphites, and is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets, reflecting both its appeal as a sweet treat and its nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal458 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal per 100 g), this biscuit has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt but a higher caloric density.

Ingredients

Harina de trigo, azúcar, aceite de girasol alto oleico (13,5%), jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, lactosa, gasificantes (E-500ii, E-503ii), sal, emulgente (lecitina de soja) y antioxidante (metabisulfito sódico). Puede contener trazas de sésamoy proteínas de leche. INFORMACIÓN NUTRICIONAL Valores medios Valores medios %IR por porción por

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