Why is Tortitas de arroz classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from whole‑grain brown rice that is cooked, puffed and baked; the only listed ingredients are brown rice and salt, with no added preservatives, flavorings or emulsifiers, so the NOVA 3 rating reflects the physical processing steps rather than the presence of additives.

How does the salt content in Tortitas de arroz affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, a typical serving provides about 22 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake (6 g), which can contribute to elevated blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is Tortitas de arroz suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The snack is vegan and contains no animal ingredients, but the label warns of possible traces of gluten and soy, and with 83 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is not appropriate for low‑carb or ketogenic diets.

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Tortitas de arroz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortitas de arroz are plant‑based rice cakes made primarily from whole‑grain brown rice and a small amount of salt. They belong to the “Cereals and potatoes” group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C (score 6) and are classified in the moderate‑processing NOVA 3 category. The snack is low in fat (2.1 g), low in sugar (1 g) and provides 389 kcal per 100 g, but its salt level of 1.3 g is relatively high for a side snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal1960 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar cereal snacks, Tortitas de arroz contain far less sugar (1 g vs 9 g) and fat (2.1 g vs 6.94 g), about half the salt (1.3 g vs 2.96 g), while delivering slightly more calories (389 kcal vs 353 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Arroz integral, sal. Puede contener trazas de soja y gluten

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