Why is Tortitas mini de Maíz y Arroz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods that undergo multiple industrial processes and contain added flavours, emulsifiers, colourants or anti‑caking agents; this snack includes flavourings, maltodextrin, hydrolysed soy protein, smoke flavour, citric acid (E330), ammonia caramel colour (E150d), lecithins (E322) and silicon dioxide (E551).

How does the salt content of this snack affect people with hypertension or a low‑sodium diet?

With 1.67 g of salt per 100 g (≈0.67 g sodium), the product contributes a significant amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure, so individuals on a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet should limit consumption.

Is the soy protein hydrolysate in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the hydrolysed protein is derived from soy, which is listed as an allergen; anyone allergic to soy should avoid this snack.

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Tortitas mini de Maíz y Arroz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortitas mini de Maíz y Arroz are mini corn and rice puffed cakes that belong to the cereals family. They provide 449 kcal per 100 g, 71 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 6.5 g protein, 2.1 g fiber, 1 g sugars and 1.67 g salt, earn a Nutri‑Score of D, are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, and contain gluten and soy allergens. While the snack offers some protein and low sugar, its high fat, elevated salt relative to recommendations, and several additives (E330, E150d, E322, E551) diminish its overall health rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average puffed‑cereal snack, this product has markedly lower sugar (1 g vs 9 g) but higher fat (15 g vs 6.9 g) and carbohydrates (71 g vs 64 g), while its salt content is below the category average (1.67 g vs 2.96 g).

Ingredients

Cereales (89%) en proporción variable (maíz, arroz), aceites vegetales (aceite de girasol alto oleico, aceite de oliva), aroma a jamón [maltodextrina, sal, aroma, proteína hidrolizada (contiene soja), aroma de humo, acidulante (E330), colorante (caramelo de sulfito amónico), antiaglomerante (E551)], sal, emulgente (lecitinas (contiene soja)

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