Why is Tortas de Maíz classified as a processed snack (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 3 because its main ingredient, corn, is puffed and then seasoned with salt and a small amount of refined high‑oleic sunflower oil, which involves industrial processing steps. It does not contain any listed food additives, so the additive count is zero.

Is Tortas de Maíz suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and keto dietary patterns?

Yes, the snack is vegan and certified gluten‑free, as its ingredients are corn, salt and sunflower oil. However, it is high in carbohydrates and low in fat, so it does not fit a keto diet that requires very low carbohydrate intake.

Does the corn ingredient pose any allergen risk, and are there any other allergen traces to be aware of?

Corn is not a common allergen, but individuals with a corn allergy should avoid the product. The label also reports possible trace amounts of milk and soy, so those with milk or soy sensitivities should consider the risk.

Hacendado • 120 g

Tortas de Maíz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortas de Maíz are gluten‑free, vegan puffed corn cakes marketed under the Hacendado brand and sold at Mercadona. They belong to the cereals and potatoes (cereals) group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as NOVA 3, indicating a moderately processed snack. At 120 g per pack they deliver about 7.7 g of protein, low sugar (≈1 g) and modest salt (≈0.7 g), but the presence of refined sunflower oil and added salt means they are not a low‑salt option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal367 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average puffed‑cereal snack, these corn cakes contain only about 1 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, well below the category averages of 9 g sugar and 2.96 g salt.

Ingredients

Maíz (97%), sal, aceite refinado de girasol alto oleico.

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Hacendado • 120 g

Tortas de Maíz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal367 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average puffed‑cereal snack, these corn cakes contain only about 1 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, well below the category averages of 9 g sugar and 2.96 g salt.

Ingredients

Maíz (97%), sal, aceite refinado de girasol alto oleico.

84%

35%

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