
Product Insights
Chorizo espagnol is a processed pork sausage that belongs to the meat category (pnns group: meat). It carries a low Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing seven additives including nitrite and potassium nitrate preservatives, a paprika colour extract, and a blend of stabilisers and antioxidants. While it provides a high protein content, it is also high in fat, saturated fat and calories, with a modest amount of salt and low sugar.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with average processed meats, this chorizo has higher fat, saturated fat and calorie levels, while its sugar and salt contents are slightly below typical values.
Ingredients
Viande de porc (origine : Espagne), sel, piment doux moulu 1,8%, ail, piment de cayenne 0,5%, protéine de pois, dextrose, dextrine, sucre, stabilisant : triphosphate pentasodique, antioxydants : citrate trisodique et érythorbate de sodium, colorant : extrait de paprika, arôme, protéine de porc, conservateurs : nitrite de sodium et nitrate de potassium. 118g de viande utilisée pour 100g de produit fini. Origine piments Espagne.
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