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

The product is made from refined corn, added sunflower oil and salt, and includes soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier; these industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tortitas de maíz affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack is suitable for blood‑sugar control, but the 0.85 g of salt is moderate and should be counted toward daily sodium limits, especially for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is Tortitas de maíz suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product contains only plant‑based ingredients, making it vegan, but traces of gluten are reported, so it is not fully gluten‑free; its high carbohydrate content (80 g per 100 g) also makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Dia • 130 g

Tortitas de maíz

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortitas de maíz are puffed corn cakes made from cracked corn, sunflower oil, salt and soy lecithin, sold in a 130 g plastic bag. They belong to the Cereals and potatoes group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4). With 80 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 8.2 g protein and 0.85 g salt per 100 g, the snack is low in sugar but relatively high in carbs and contains soy, which may be an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal376 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates80 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average puffed cereal snack, Tortitas de maíz contain far less sugar and salt, lower fat, but considerably more carbohydrates and slightly less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

cracked corn (98%), salt, sunflower oil, enulgent (soy lecithin).

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