Why is Tortilla sin huevos classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from fried potatoes, fried onions and modified starch, all of which undergo industrial processing steps such as frying and starch modification, a hallmark of ultra‑processed foods. It lists citric acid (E330) and a generic additive coded E14xx among its ingredients.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.76 g of salt per 100 g, the tortilla provides less sodium than the average processed meal, but a typical serving can still contribute noticeable sodium to the daily limit, so people with high blood pressure should monitor portion sizes.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Gluten‑Free or Keto?

The tortilla is certified vegan, gluten‑free and lactose‑free, making it suitable for those lifestyles. However, it contains 17 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which is higher than what a strict keto diet would allow.

LIDL, Vemondo • 500g

Tortilla sans oeufs

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tortilla sin huevos is a 500 g refrigerated, plant‑based ready‑meal sold by Lidl under the Vemondo brand. It is classified as a composite food (one‑dish meal) with a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains the additives citric acid (E330) and an unspecified additive (E14xx). The nutrition per 100 g shows 6.8 g of fat, 1.3 g of sugar, 0.76 g of salt and 3.3 g of protein, making it vegan and gluten‑free but relatively low in protein and moderate in fat, while its overall Eco‑Score is B.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal146 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based prepared meals, this tortilla contains slightly more fat (6.8 g vs 5.9 g), about one‑third the sugar (1.3 g vs 3.6 g) and significantly less salt (0.76 g vs 3.6 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

44% pomme de terre frite (pomme de terre, huile de tournesol), eau, 12% oignon frit (oignon, huile d'olive vierge, sel), 8,5% pois chiches entiers cuits et séchés, huile d'olive, sel, fibre végétale (petits pois, canne à sucre, bambou), acidifiant : acide citrique , amidon modifié (pomme de terre)

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