Why is Rice and Quinoa Cakes classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack falls into NOVA group 3 because its main ingredients - brown rice, quinoa and a small amount of soy-based sauce - are combined and puffed through industrial processing, yet no artificial additives, preservatives or flavor enhancers are listed; the ingredient list shows only natural components, resulting in an additive count of zero.

How does the low sugar and zero-salt profile of this snack affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 0.7 g of sugar and 0 g of salt per 100 g, the cakes have a negligible impact on blood-glucose spikes and do not add to sodium-related blood-pressure concerns, making them a safe occasional choice for diabetics and hypertensive individuals, provided overall caloric intake is managed.

Is the soy sauce present in the formulation a concern for individuals with soy allergies?

Yes, the tamani-0 component includes soy sauce, so the product is identified as containing soybeans; anyone with a diagnosed soy allergy should avoid the snack despite the small amount of soy sauce.

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Tortitas de Arroz y Quinoa

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Rice and Quinoa Cakes are crisp, puffed rice and quinoa snacks that belong to the Cereals group (PNNS category: Cereals and potatoes). The product carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed food that provides 9.7 g of protein per 100 g, low sugar (0.7 g), zero salt, low saturated fat (0.6 g) but a relatively high energy content of about 430 kcal, higher than the average cereal snack. Positive aspects include vegan, gluten-free and organic certifications and a solid protein profile, while drawbacks are the modest fiber content, the processing level and the presence of soy-derived sauce that may trigger allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal snack, this product delivers only 0.7 g of sugar versus 9 g, 0 g of salt versus 2.96 g, and roughly the same protein (9.7 g vs 9.76 g) while offering a higher energy of about 430 kcal versus 353 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

brown rice*-91%, quinoa - 4%, tamani-0'5% (soy sauce) and sea salt-0,5%, *-organic farming,

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