Why is Surtido de galletas y barquillos classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack includes several industrial ingredients such as palm oil, cocoa butter, and refined sugars, and it uses multiple food additives: soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, citric acid (E330) as an acidulant, pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, sodium acid carbonate (E500) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503) as raising agents, plus flavorings. The presence of these processed components and additives places the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this snack affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which are problematic for diabetics. The 18 g of saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol and can increase cardiovascular risk, especially when combined with the high calorie density, so individuals managing diabetes or heart health should limit consumption.

Is the lactose in this product a concern for people who are lactose intolerant?

Yes. The ingredient list includes lactose and milk proteins, which can trigger digestive symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals even at modest levels (approximately 3 g of lactose per 100 g). Those with intolerance should avoid this snack or choose a lactose‑free alternative.

Hacendado • 500 g

Surtido de galletas y barquillos

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Surtido de galletas y barquillos is a mixed biscuit and wafer snack from the Hacendado brand, classified in the sweet‑snack and biscuit categories. It delivers 516 kcal per 100 g, with 28 g of fat (18 g saturated), 31 g of sugars, 0.35 g of salt, a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed rating, and it contains allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and soy. While it provides quick energy and a crunchy texture, the high sugar, saturated fat and the presence of palm oil and several additives make it best enjoyed only occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this mix contains considerably more sugar (31 g vs 28.9 g), fat (28 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (18 g vs 7.8 g) and higher calories (516 kcal vs 418 kcal), but its salt level (0.35 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

E Harina de trigo, grasas vegetales (palma y coco en proporción variable), azúcar, dextrosa, lactosa, jarabe de glucosa, almidón de trigo, pasta de cacao, manteca de cacao, sal, cacao en polvo, fresas, cerezas, aroma natural, frambuesas, manzanas, emulgente: lecitina de soja; extracto de malta de cebada, proteínas de la leche, huevo entero en polvo, gasificantes: bicarbonato de amonio y carbonato ácido de sodio; acidulante: ácido cítrico; gelificante: pectina. Puede contener frutos de cáscara, cacahuetes y altramuces. P Farinha de trigo, matérias gordas vegetais (palma e coco em proporções variáveis), açúcar, dextrose, lactose, xarope de glicose, amido de trigo, pasta de cacau, manteiga de cacau, sal, cacau em pó, morangos, cerejas, aroma natural, framboesas, maçãs, emulsionante (lecitina de soja), extrato de malte de cevada, proteínas do leite, ovo em pó, levedantes (hidrogenocarbonato de amónio, de acidez P

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