Why is Organic spelt cookies with chocolate chips classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes refined cane sugar, chocolate chips and a range of processing aids; it includes the emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while the 0.55 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to total sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the spelt flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, spelt is a wheat relative and contains gluten; therefore the cookies are not safe for anyone following a gluten‑free diet or who has celiac disease.

Biocop • 250 g

Galletas de espelta con pepitas de chocolate ecológicas

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These organic spelt cookies with chocolate chips are a sweet snack marketed in a 250 g pack. They deliver 491 kcal per 100 g, with high fat (22 g) and sugar (24 g) levels, moderate protein (7.2 g) and low salt (0.55 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. While the organic label and whole‑grain spelt flour are positives, the product contains gluten and several additives such as sunflower lecithin (E322) and bicarbonates (E500, E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack benchmarks, this cookie has lower sugar and saturated fat but higher total fat, calories, carbs and protein, while containing far less salt.

Ingredients

Harina de ESPELTA 55%, aceite de girasol 16%, azúcar de caña, chips de chocolate 13.8% (azúcar de caña", Pasta de cacao", Manteca de cacao, eMulgente: Lecitina de girasol), sirope de arroz", zuMo de LimóN", gasificantes (bicarbonato de amoNio, bicarbonato de sodio), sal.

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