Why is the Crunchy Chocolate Turron classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugars, vegetable oils, cocoa butter, powdered milk, and puffed‑rice cereals, all of which undergo multiple industrial steps. It also includes two emulsifiers – lecithins (E322) and a mono‑ and diglyceride blend (E476) – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this turron affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 48 g of sugar per 100 g, the turron can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The 11 g of saturated fat also raises LDL cholesterol, which is contrary to heart‑healthy recommendations that advise limiting saturated‑fat intake.

Is this turron suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

The turron is gluten‑free, but it contains milk powder and hazelnuts, so it is not vegan. Its high carbohydrate content (58 g per 100 g) and added sugars make it incompatible with a keto diet.

Hacendado • 250g

Turrón de chocolate crujiente

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Crunchy Chocolate Turron is a festive Spanish confection classified in the sugary snacks and sweets groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E (score 28) and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugars, emulsifiers (E322, E476) and several refined fats. While it provides some fiber (3.4 g per 100 g) and nut protein, it is high in total fat (28 g), saturated fat (11 g), sugars (48 g) and calories (519 kcal), and contains milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal519 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this turron contains less sugar (48 g vs 53.44 g) and lower salt (0.2 g vs 0.36 g), but its fat (28 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs 6.99 g) are markedly higher.

Ingredients

Azúcar, pasta de frutos de cáscara (_avellana_, _almendra_), manteca de cacao, cereales crujientes 12% (harina de arroz, harina de maíz, azúcar, sal), pasta de cacao, _leche_ descremada en polvo, materia grasa _láctea_ anhidra, emulgentes (lecitinas, E476), aromas.

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Trapa

140 g