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

Because the product includes refined high-oleic sunflower oil, glucose syrup, multiple emulsifiers (soy lecithin and sunflower lecithin), raising agents (sodium acid carbonate and ammonium acid carbonate) and added flavorings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, and it is listed with additive codes E322, E322i, E500, E500ii and E502.

How does the sugar and salt content in Galletas Mini Cookies affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.98 g of salt per 100 g adds noticeably to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals; therefore they should be limited or avoided in such diets.

Is the soy lecithin in Galletas Mini Cookies a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Hacendado • 4 x 40 g

Galletas Mini Cookies

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galletas Mini Cookies are small chocolate-speckled biscuits positioned as a sugary snack in the 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes' food families. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), containing high levels of sugar (31 g/100 g), saturated fat (6.5 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.98 g/100 g), and they list gluten, milk and soy as allergens. While they provide rapid energy, the combination of excess sugars, added emulsifiers and raising agents makes them best enjoyed sparingly as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal486 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, these Mini Cookies contain slightly more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but less saturated fat (6.5 g vs 7.8 g) and about half the salt (0.98 g vs 1.98 g), while delivering roughly 486 kcal, which exceeds the category’s average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

wheat flour (gluten), chocolate drops (24%) (sugar, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin), sugar, refined high oleic sunflower oil (13%), glucose syrup, raising agents (sodium acid carbonate, ammonium acid carbonate), salt, whey powder, flavouring, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin),

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