Why is Tortitas de maiz con chocolate negro classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product combines multiple refined ingredients such as added sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, milk derivatives, and a chocolate coating, and it includes industrial additives like soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and flavorings, it meets the criteria for ultra-processed foods and is placed in NOVA group 4.

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

With 33.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its 0.42 g of salt per 100 g is below the average snack level but can still contribute to sodium intake for those on a strict hypertensive diet, so it should be consumed only sparingly.

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

Yes - soy lecithin (E322) is a soy-derived emulsifier, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product; additionally, the chocolate contains lactose and milk fat, which are relevant for milk-allergic consumers.

Hacendado • 130 g

Tortitas de maíz con chocolate negro

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortitas de maiz con chocolate negro are corn-based snack cakes coated with dark chocolate, belonging to the Cereal and Potato food family (PNNS group Cereals and potatoes). They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the high levels of added sugar (33.9 g/100 g), saturated fat (12.9 g/100 g) and the presence of dairy-derived lactose and milk fat. While they provide 3.4 g of fiber and a cocoa content of over half the product, the overall nutrient profile is poor, with high sugar, saturated fat and limited protein, making them an occasional indulgence rather than a health-focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Tortitas de maiz con chocolate negro contain about 34 g of sugar per 100 g (versus 9 g average), 13 g of saturated fat (well below the 166 g average), and 0.4 g of salt (slightly lower than the 3 g average).

Ingredients

Chocolate negro (54%) [azúcar, pasta de cacao, manteca de cacao, _lactosa_ (_leche_), grasa _láctea_ anhidra (_leche_), emulgente (lecitina de _soja_), aroma), maíz (45%), sal, aceite girasol alto oleico,

84%

35%

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