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

It is made from mechanically deboned poultry, refined animal and vegetable fats, starch, soy protein and a blend of flavorings, and it undergoes extensive formulation with additives such as sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation, phosphates (E450, E451) as emulsifiers, monosodium glutamate (E621) for taste enhancement, and the azo colourant carmine (E120); these steps and additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in this mortadella affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 10.8 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while the 1.5 g of salt (≈0.6 g sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, though it is lower than the average processed meat’s salt level.

Is the soy protein in this mortadella a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the formulation lists soy protein as an ingredient, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product as it can trigger allergic reactions.

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Product Insights

Alkasbah Mortadella (labeled as halal) is a processed meat product that falls under the PNNS “Processed meat” category. It provides 10.4 g of protein per 100 g but also delivers 10.8 g of sugars, 9.2 g of saturated fat and 1.5 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. While its total fat (9.2 g) and salt levels are lower than average processed meats, the high sugar, high saturated fat and the inclusion of additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), phosphates (E450, E451), monosodium glutamate (E621) and the colourant carmine (E120) raise health concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal691 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates10.8 g

Sugars10.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed meat, this mortadella contains far more sugar (10.8 g vs 1.6 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (9.2 g vs 6.8 g), but lower total fat (9.2 g vs 18.6 g) and salt (1.5 g vs 3.5 g).

Ingredients

لحم الدواجن مفصل ميكانيكيا. مواد ذهنية حيوانية و نباتية ماء نشا، بروتين الصويا ملح النتريت 0.6) نتريت الصوديوم E250) توابل، أعشاب مثبتات (E450-E451) ، سكر، رافع الذوق (631-E621) مضادات الأكسدة 301-300) ملون غذائي E120.

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