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

The olives are brined and treated with lactic acid (E270) as an acidifier, which places them in the processed category; no other additives are listed.

How does the salt content in Spanish Olives affect a hypertensive diet?

With 4.58 g of salt per 100 g, the olives contribute a high amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure and should be limited by people managing hypertension.

Is the lactic acid (E270) used as an acidifier a concern for individuals with dairy sensitivities?

Lactic acid in this product is produced through microbial fermentation and is vegan, so it does not contain dairy proteins and is generally safe for those with dairy allergies.

Feinkost Dittmann • 160 g

Spanische Oliven

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Spanish green olives are a plant‑based snack classified in the salty and fatty products group and carry vegan, gluten‑free and lactose‑free labels. Their nutrition per 100 g shows low sugars and moderate fat but a high salt level of 4.58 g, resulting in a poor Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 3 processing rating, indicating they are a processed food rather than a whole‑food. The product is packed in glass, earns an Eco‑Score of A and provides antioxidants from olives, yet the high sodium content limits its suitability for low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat10.9 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty snacks, Spanish Olives contain far less sugar, fat and calories but considerably more salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Oliven, Wasser, Speisesalz, Sauerungsmittel: Milchsäure.

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