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

The biscuit is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugar, high‑oleic sunflower oil, glucose‑fructose syrup and two raising agents, sodium bicarbonate (E500 (ii)) and ammonium bicarbonate (E503 (ii)), which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of these oat digestive biscuits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 18 g of sugar, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels for diabetics, and 1.1 g of salt, contributing to daily sodium intake and potentially raising blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is the oat ingredient in this biscuit a concern for people with celiac disease or oat allergy?

The product contains 44 % oat flakes but also 20 % wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free and is unsuitable for celiac disease; additionally, individuals with oat allergy should avoid it because the oats are present in a significant amount.

Dia • 425 g

Galletas digestive de avena

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These Dia oat digestive biscuits are a 425 g pack of sweet, whole‑grain snack biscuits sold in Spain and classified under the Sugary snacks group. With a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label, they provide 21 g of fat, 18 g of sugars, 1.1 g of salt, 6.8 g of fiber and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g, delivering 477 kcal. While the high fiber and protein help offset the calorie load, the elevated fat, sugar and the presence of additives such as E500 (ii) and E503 (ii) make them a less healthy option for frequent consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this biscuit contains less sugar (18 g vs 28.98 g) and less salt (1.1 g vs 1.98 g) but more fat (21 g vs 17.65 g), higher fiber (6.8 g vs 3.07 g) and more calories (477 kcal vs 418 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Copos de avena (44%), harina de trigo (20%), aceite de girasol alto oleico (18%), azúcar, salvado de trigo (5%), jarabe de glucosa y fructosa, gasificantes (carbonato ácido de sodio y carbonato ácido de amonio), sal.

84%

35%

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