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

The product includes processed dairy (mascarpone, cream, milk), modified corn starch, emulsifiers, and multiple food‑grade additives such as E141, E141i, E14xx, E160, E270, E330, E412 and E415, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt and added sugar content in this guacamole affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.1 g of salt and 2.3 g of added sugars per 100 g, the dip contributes a moderate amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals and adds simple sugars that may affect blood‑glucose control, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the milk present in this guacamole a concern for lactose‑intolerant or milk‑allergic consumers?

Yes. The ingredient list includes mascarpone, cream and milk, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins; the product is labeled with a milk allergen warning, making it unsuitable for those with milk allergy and potentially problematic for lactose‑intolerant consumers.

Auchan • 0.3 kg

Guacamole

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Guacamole is a ready‑to‑eat avocado spread produced by Auchan and packaged in a glass jar made in Belgium. It belongs to the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing avocado, dairy components such as mascarpone, cream and milk, as well as several food‑grade additives. Nutritionally it provides moderate fat (8 g) with 2.8 g saturated fat, modest protein (0.8 g) and fiber (0.8 g) per 100 g, but its salt (1.1 g) and added sugars (2.3 g) are relatively high for a dip.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal111 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based dips, this guacamole contains less than one‑third the sugar, about two‑thirds the fat, and markedly lower salt.

Ingredients

Eau, avocat (origine Pérou) 14%, oignon 5,9%, poivron vert, tomates 5,4%, mascarpone (crème (LAIT), LAIT, acidifiant: acide citrique), crème (LAIT), huile de colza, amidon modifié de maïs, sucre, piment vert, poivron rouge 1,1%, sel, piments Jalapeño, acidifiant : acide lactique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, jus concentré de citron, épices, émulsifiant: esters monoacétyltartriques et diacétyltartriques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras stabilisants : gomme xanthane, gomme guar colorants : caroténoïdes, complexes cuivre-chlorophylles feuille de coriandre, acidifiant: acide citrique, persil, ail en poudre.

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