Why is Mortadela con pistachos classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation, ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, and diphosphate (E450) as a stabiliser, in addition to added salt, spices and water, which push it into the ultra‑processed category.

How does the high fat and salt content in this mortadella affect a heart‑healthy diet?

The product supplies 23 g of fat and 9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, together with 2 g of salt, which can raise LDL cholesterol and blood pressure when consumed frequently; therefore it should be eaten only occasionally as part of a balanced diet that limits saturated fat and sodium.

Is the pistachio ingredient in Mortadela con pistachos a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 1 % pistachio nuts, which are listed as a common allergen, so individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

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Mortadela con pistachos

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Product Insights

Mortadela con pistachos is a sliced mortadella with pistachio nuts, a processed pork meat product. It belongs to the processed meat family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting its high fat (23 g), saturated fat (9 g) and moderate salt (2 g) per 100 g. While it provides 13 g of protein and a small amount of pistachios, it also contains three food additives (sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid and diphosphate) and may trigger nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meat products, this mortadella contains no sugars (below the 1.56 g average), more fat (23 g vs 18.58 g), more saturated fat (9 g vs 6.78 g), less salt (2 g vs 3.52 g) and slightly higher energy (260 kcal vs 254.77 kcal).

Ingredients

Schweinefleisch1 (84%), Trinkwasser, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat), Pistazien (1%), Gewürze, Stabilisator Diphosphate; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure; Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

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