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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, high‑oleic sunflower oil and includes multiple industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier lecithin (E322i), raising agents ammonium carbonate (E503) and sodium carbonate (E500), caramel colour (E150d) and sodium metabisulfite (E223), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

Each 100 g portion provides 20 g of sugar, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited in diabetic meals, while the 0.68 g of salt, although lower than many snack foods, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may need to be moderated for hypertension.

Based on its ingredient list, is TostaRica suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No. The biscuits contain wheat flour (gluten) and whey powder (milk), making them unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or strict halal diets that exclude dairy.

Cuetara • 760 g

TostaRica

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

TostaRica plain wheat biscuits from Cuetara belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes families. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, offering 15 g of fat, 20 g of sugars, 0.68 g of salt and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g, with modest fiber (2.9 g) but a high overall energy density. The product contains gluten, milk-derived whey, sulfite preservative and several additives (E150d, E223, E322i, E500, E503), which may be unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal479 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat12 g

Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, TostaRica has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt levels but higher calories, carbohydrates and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Harina de _trigo_ 68%, azúcar, aceite de girasol alto oleico 14%, suero lácteo en polvo, jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, emulgente (lecitina), sal, gasificantes (carbonatos de amonio, carbonatos de sodio), colorante (E150d (_sulfitos_)), aromas (_leche_), vitaminas (A, D, tiamina (B1), riboflavina (B2), niacina (B3), B6), sales minerales (hierro elemental, carbonato de calcio), agente de tratamiento de harina (_metabisulfito_ sódico).

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