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

NOVA 4 includes foods formulated mostly or entirely from industrial substances and additives; this biscuit contains several such ingredients, including E1400 (colorant), E322 and E322i (soy lecithin emulsifiers), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate) as raising agents, and E965 (maltitol) as a sweetener.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so anyone diagnosed with a soy allergy should avoid this biscuit.

Based on the ingredient list, is this biscuit suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The biscuit is not gluten‑free because it contains whole‑wheat flour, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate content (64 g per 100 g). While all listed ingredients are plant‑based, the product lacks official vegan certification, and halal status cannot be confirmed without specific certification.

Carolina • 230 g

Galleta

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a chocolate‑covered digestive biscuit made with whole‑wheat flour, cocoa, coconut fat and sweeteners, falling in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with moderate fat (20 g), saturated fat (5 g), salt (0.31 g) and low added sugars (0 g) per 100 g, while providing 6.4 g of fiber and 8.3 g of protein. Nevertheless, the biscuit contains gluten, soy lecithin, several food additives (E1400, E322, E500, E503, E965) and maltitol, which may cause laxative effects in excess, and its high energy density (459 kcal/100 g) makes it a calorie‑dense snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal459 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains more total fat (20 g vs 17.65 g) but less saturated fat (5 g vs 7.8 g), markedly lower sugars (0.6 g vs 28.98 g) and lower salt (0.31 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Harina integral de trigo (47%), cobertura de chocolate (20%) [pasta de cacao; edulcorante (maltitol); manteca de cacao; cacao en polvo (12%); emulgente (lecitina de soja); aroma], edulcorante [maltitol* (11%)], manteca de COCO, aceite vegetal (girasol 12%), dextrina de maíz, gasificantes (carbonatos de sodio y carbonatos de amonio), emulgente (lecitina de soja) y aromas. (*) Un consumo excesivo puede producir efectos laxantes. Contiene azúcares naturalmente presentes.

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