Why is Chocolate and Milk Cookies classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are rated NOVA 4 because they combine refined sugar, palm oil, and multiple industrial ingredients, including sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), citric acid (E330), and soy lecithins (E322), which are all listed as additives.

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

The elevated sugar (41 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the high saturated fat (19 g) may raise LDL cholesterol, and even the modest salt (0.33 g) adds to overall sodium intake, which can be problematic for hypertension.

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

Yes, the lecithin used as an emulsifier is derived from soy and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid these cookies.

Hacendado • 268 g (8 x 33,5 g)

Galletas Chocolate y Leche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate and Milk Cookies are sweet biscuit snacks classified under the Sugary snacks group. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, palm oil, and several food additives. While they provide some protein and fiber, the product is high in sugar, fat, and saturated fat, and contains common allergens such as gluten, milk, and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal525 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, this product contains significantly more sugar (41 g vs 28.98 g), fat (29 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (19 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.33 g) is lower than the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Azúcar, harina de trigo (21%), grasas vegetales (semilla de la palma, palma en proporción variable), manteca de cacao, pasta de cacao, leche descremada en polvo, leche entera en polvo (6%), mantequilla (4%) (leche), jarabe de glucosa, lactosa (leche), mantequilla concentrada (leche), gasificantes (carbonato ácido de sodio, carbonato ácido de amonio), emulgentes (lecitinas (soja)). suero de leche dulce en polvo, sal, acidulante (ácido cítrico).

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