Why is Guacamole 300 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes industrial ingredients beyond the basic avocado and vegetables, such as modified corn starch, the emulsifier E472e (mono‑ and diglycerides), stabilizers E415 (xanthan gum) and E412 (guar gum), colorants E140 and E160 (carotenoids), and acidulants E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the 300 g jar provides about 3.3 g of salt (approximately 1.3 g of sodium), which represents roughly 65 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should consume it in moderation.

Is the milk‑derived mascarpone in this guacamole a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains mascarpone made from cream and milk, and the ingredient list flags milk as an allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy.

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Guacamole 300g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Guacamole 300 g is a plant‑based dip classified in the Fat and sauces group of French food categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added ingredients such as modified corn starch, emulsifiers (E472e), stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan gum), colorants (E140, E160) and several acids. Its nutritional profile shows low sugar (3.5 g per 100 g) and modest salt (1.1 g per 100 g) but a saturated fat level (2.8 g) that exceeds the average for similar spreads, and it contains dairy (mascarpone and cream) which makes it unsuitable for vegans and for those with milk allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average guacamole‑type spread, this product contains less than one‑third the sugar (3.5 g vs 10.95 g) and about 20 % less total fat, but its saturated fat (2.8 g) is higher than the typical 2.14 g, while salt and calories are considerably lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Eau, avocat ( 14%), oignon, poivron vert, tomates, MASCARPONE (CRÈME (LAIT), LAIT, acidifiant: acide citrique), CRÈME (LAIT), huile de colza, amidon modifié de maïs, sucre, piment vert, poivron rouge, sel, piments jalapeño, acidifiant: acide lactique - antioxydant: acide ascorbique - jus de citron concentré, épices, émulsifiant: esters monoacétyltartrique et diacétyltartrique des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - stabilisants: gomme xanthane, gomme guar - colorant: caroténoïdes - feuille de coriandre, acidifiant: acide citrique - persil, colorant: complexes cuivre-chlorophylles et chlorophyllines - ail en poudre.

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