Why is Galletas Danesas classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifier E442 (ammonium phosphatides), raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), plus other additives like E502 and E503ii, which are typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of Galletas Danesas affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 29 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight glycemic control, while the 14 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, and although salt is low, the overall calorie density can contribute to weight gain, a risk factor for hypertension.

Can someone following a vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free diet safely eat Galletas Danesas?

No; the biscuits contain dairy (butter, whey powder), eggs, wheat flour (gluten) and possible traces of hazelnut, macadamia and pecan, so they are not compatible with vegan, gluten-free or nut-free diets.

Hacendado • 340 g

Galletas Danesas

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galletas Danesas are sweet snack biscuits classified in the "Sugary snacks" group, featuring 23 g of fat (including 14 g of saturated fat), 29 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein per 100 g. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed item with several additives such as emulsifier E442 and raising agents E500 and E503. It contains the allergens gluten, milk, egg and various nuts, and while it provides a moderate amount of protein, its high fat and sugar levels make it a treat rather than a staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal499 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet biscuit, this product contains more fat (23 g vs 17.6 g), substantially more saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g) and slightly more sugars (29 g vs 28.9 g), but less salt (0.41 g vs 2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

GALLETAS DE MANTEQUILLA Y CHOCOLATE/B INGREDIENT Galletas de Mantequilla (60%) harina de trigo, mantequilla (25%), PB azúcar, azúcar perlado, saf, jarabe de azucar invertido sacarosa, aqua, aquce glucosa, fructosa), coco ralladio, gasificante (carbonato ácido de amonia), fructo aroma natural, Puede contener avellana, nuez de macadamia, nuez de natural pecan, de huevo, Galletas de Chocolate (40%) harina de trigo, azucar Bolache grasa vegetal (palma), pedacitos de chocolate (9%) lazúcar, pasta de gordura cacao, manteca de cacao, emulgente(fosfátidos de amonio), cacao caca d magro en polvo, sal, suero de leche en polvo (leche), gasificante em po (carbonato ácido de amonio), gasificante (carbonato acido de sodio) carbonat coco rallado, aroma natural, Puede contener avellana, nuez de ralado e macadamia, nuez de pecan, de huevo,

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