Why is Olives classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The olives are pitted, brined, and flavored with chipotle chilli paste and a red‑pepper dressing, which involves several processing steps; the ingredient list shows three additives: citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, and acetic acid (E260) also used as an acidity regulator.

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

With 2.8 g of salt per 100 g, the olives contribute a high amount of sodium that can quickly raise daily intake and may exceed recommended limits for people with hypertension, so they should be consumed sparingly and balanced with low‑salt foods.

Is the chipotle chilli paste in this product a concern for people with sensitivity to spicy ingredients?

The chipotle chilli paste contains chipotle chilli pepper, which adds heat; individuals who are sensitive to capsicum or prefer mild flavors may experience irritation or discomfort, although it is not an allergen for most consumers.

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Olives

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Olives are a plant-based snack classified under the Salty snacks group and are labeled vegan and vegetarian. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D, falls in Nova group 3, and per 100 g provides 17.6 g fat (2.6 g saturated), 0.8 g sugars, 1.2 g protein and 2.8 g salt, indicating relatively high salt and moderate fat despite low sugar. It contains natural antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (E300) and acidity regulators like citric acid (E330) and acetic acid (E260), but the presence of these additives and its processing level temper its overall health profile, although its Eco-Score of A reflects a favorable environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal177 kcal

Fat17.6 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates2.2 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snacks, this olive product contains less sugar (0.8 g vs 2.63 g), slightly less fat (17.6 g vs 18.93 g), about half the saturated fat (2.6 g vs 5.78 g), and a marginally lower salt level (2.8 g vs 2.88 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Smoky chipotle chilli flavoured pitted green olives ina red pepper and sunflower oil dressing Ingredients 82% Pitted Green Olives (Pitted Green Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Red Pepper Meze (Red Peppers, Water, Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt, Sugar), Chipotle Chilli Paste (Chipotle Chilli Pepper, Water, Tomato Paste, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid; Sea Salt, Onion, Sugar, Salt), Oregano, Parsley.

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