Why is Helados mini sin azúcar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it includes many industrial ingredients such as sweeteners (maltitol E965, acesulfame K E950, aspartame E951), emulsifiers (mono‑diglycerides E471, soy lecithin E322), stabilisers (guar gum E410, xanthan gum E415, carrageenan E407), a natural colour (annatto E160b) and flavourings, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this ice‑cream affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can be accommodated within a controlled diabetic diet, but its high calorie and saturated‑fat content should be considered. The salt content is low at 0.18 g per 100 g, so it poses little risk for hypertension, though overall portion size matters for cardiovascular health.

Is this product suitable for special diets such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

No, it is not vegan because it contains milk and soy ingredients, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its relatively high carbohydrate content from sugars and maltodextrin. However, it is gluten‑free, as no gluten‑containing ingredients are listed and the product carries a no‑gluten label.

HACENDADO • 8 x 41 g

Helados mini sin azúcar

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

These HACENDADO mini ice cream bars are a dairy‑based frozen dessert, classified in the milk and dairy products group as ice cream. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with a high saturated‑fat content (13.2 g/100 g) and moderate sugars (7 g/100 g) despite a “no added sugar” claim. The snack provides 295 kcal, 6 g protein and 0.5 g fiber, but also contains several allergens (milk, nuts, soy) and a long list of additives including sweeteners, emulsifiers and colourants.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal295 kcal

Fat19.7 g

Saturated Fat13.2 g

Carbohydrates31.5 g

Sugars7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice‑cream bar contains about 70% more fat and nearly double the saturated fat, while its sugar and salt levels are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Leche desnatada reconstituida, cobertura especial de chocolate sin azucares añadidos (32 %) (negra, con leche, con leche y almendras edulcorantes (lactitol y aspartamo), trazas de leche) leche desnatada en polvo, grasa vegetal de coco y palma, maltodextrina, (emulgente (mono-diglicéridos de ácidos grasos), estabilizantes (gomas de garrofin, xantana y guar), carragenanos), trazas de leche, colorante natural (annato) y aroma de vainilla. coberturas: CHOCOLATE SIN AZUCARES ANADIDOS: edulcorantes: maltitol (E 965) y acesulfamo K (E 950), pasta de cacao, manteca de cacao, grasa vegetal de coco y palma, emulgente: lecitina de soja (E 322), aroma de vainilla, trazas de leché y frutos de cáscara. CHOCOLATE CON LECHE SIN AZUCARES ANADIDOS: edulcorantes: maltitol (E 965) y acesulfamo K (E 950), manteca de cacao, grasa vegetal de coco y palma, pasta de cacao, leche entera en polvo, leche desnatada en polvo, emulgente: lecitina de soja (E 322), aroma de vainilla y trazas de frutos de cáscara. CHOCOLATE CON LECHE SIN AZUCARES AÑADIDOS Y ALMENDRA: edulcorantes maltitol (E 965) y acesulfamo K (E 950), manteca de cacao, grasa vegetal de coco y palma, almendra tostada troceada (4,3 % ), pasta de cacao, leche entera en polvo, leche desnatada en polvo, emulgente: lecitina de soja (E322), aroma de vainilla y trazas de frutos de cáscara.

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