Trader Joe's • 510 g
Polenta
Product Insights
Polenta is an organic, unsalted corn‑based semolina sold by Trader Joe's and classified under the cereal family of cereals and potatoes. Per 100 g it provides 71 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g sugars, 0.64 g salt and 1.4 g protein, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with very low fat and sugar but modest salt and limited protein. The product is certified gluten‑free, USDA organic and earns an Eco‑Score of A, yet the presence of food additives such as tartaric acid (E334), ascorbic acid (E300) and beta‑carotene (E160a i) reflects its processed nature.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar cereal products (9 g sugars, 6.9 g fat, 165.8 g saturated fat and 2.96 g salt per 100 g), this Polenta contains essentially no sugars or fat, far less saturated fat and only 0.64 g salt, but also delivers considerably fewer carbohydrates and proteins than the typical product.
Ingredients
Water, Organic Yellow Corn Meal, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (to maintain color), Beta Carotene (for color).
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