Why is Cocktail Picante classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is made from fried grains and peanuts and includes several industrial ingredients such as flavor enhancers (E621, E627, E631, E635), an acidulant (E330), stabilisers (E461, E415), a smoke flavouring and a colour extract (E160c), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Cocktail Picante affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is moderate for sugar‑sensitive individuals, but its 2.2 g of salt per 100 g exceeds recommended limits for hypertension, making it a less suitable choice for managing blood pressure.

Is the peanut ingredient in Cocktail Picante a concern for allergy sufferers?

Yes, the snack contains fried peanuts, which are a major allergen; anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product, and the label clearly flags peanuts as an allergen.

Hacendado • 200 g

Cocktail Picante

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Cocktail Picante is a savory snack mix of fried corn, peanuts, corn and rice semolina, enriched with sunflower oil, honey and a blend of flavorings, falling under the fruit and vegetable (dried fruits) PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with numerous additives such as E621, E627, E631, E635, E330, E461 and E415. While the product offers a high protein content (17 g per 100 g) and low sugar, its very high fat (40 g) and salt (2.2 g) levels, together with the presence of peanuts and honey, make it unsuitable for low‑fat, low‑salt diets or for those avoiding animal‑derived ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal564 kcal

Fat40.1 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat33 g

Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, Cocktail Picante provides roughly five times more fat (40 g vs 7.7 g), double the salt (2.2 g vs 1.1 g), but far less sugar (8 g vs 48.5 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Maíz frito, _cacahuete_ frito, sémola de maíz, sémola de arroz, aceite refinado de girasol, sal, azúcar, miel, maltodextrina, almidón de maíz, aroma, especias, potenciadores del sabor (E621, E627, E631, E635), aroma de humo, acidulante (E330), estabilizantes (E461, E415), corrector de acidez (E262ii), colorante (extracto de pimenton).

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