Why is Turrón de pistacho classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The confection combines multiple industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, milk chocolate, vegetable fats, and emulsifiers, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists additives E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant) and E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) used as emulsifiers, as well as flavorings.

How does the sugar and fat content in this pistachio turrón affect a diabetic or cardiovascular diet?

With 43 g of sugar and 35 g of total fat (including 17 g of saturated fat) per 100 g, the turrón can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, so people with diabetes, hypertension or heart disease should limit consumption and consider it an occasional treat.

Is Turrón de pistacho suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto, or halal diets?

The product is gluten‑free, but it contains milk powder and milk chocolate, making it unsuitable for vegan or strict halal diets unless the chocolate is certified halal; its high carbohydrate (47 g) and sugar levels also render it incompatible with a keto diet.

Hacendado • 150 g

Turrón de pistacho

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Turrón de pistacho is a 150 g pistachio‑based nougat confection sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona, positioned as a sweet snack for festive occasions. It belongs to the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with very high fat (35 g) and saturated fat (17 g) but a lower sugar content (43 g) than the average sweet snack, and contains 0.3 g salt per 100 g. The product is gluten‑free, bears the Green Dot label, but includes milk and tree‑nut allergens and uses additives such as lecithin (E322) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476), which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal556 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this pistachio turrón contains far more fat (35 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (17 g vs 7 g), but its sugar level is lower (43 g vs 53 g) and its salt is slightly below the typical 0.36 g.

Ingredients

Azúcar, Pistacho picado y pasta 25, Chocolate con leche (Azúcar, Manteca de cacao, Leche desnatada en polvo, Pasta de cacao, Grasa láctea anhidra, Emulsionantes (Lecitina de girasol, Y e476), Aromatización), Grasas vegetales (Coco, Karité), Leche desnatada en polvo, Aceite vegetal de girasol, Emulsionante (Lecitina de girasol), Sal, Pasta de almendras, Aromatizantes

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